Defence Forces Retirement.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 July 2006

Wednesday, 5 July 2006

Questions (527)

Gay Mitchell

Question:

535 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 who cannot receive a pension from his Department despite 31 years of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27044/06]

Written answers

Minister for Defence (Mr. O’Dea)

The person concerned retired on age grounds earlier this year. He has been paid the bulk of his retirement lump sum. Payment of his pension entitlement and the balance of his retirement lump sum will be made in the next few weeks.