asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware of the delay in deciding claims for pension awards in a number of cases of demobilised soldiers; and if he will expedite decissions on these claims in the future.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Demobilised Soldier's Pension Awards.
Certain administrative delay has occurred in the grant of pensions to a number of demobilised soldiers. Steps have been taken, however, to expedite the grants in these cases, and a large number has been disposed of this week. It is expected that the balance will be dealt with very shortly.