asked the Minister for Defence with reference to the case of a retired officer and to previous replies relating thereto if he will now explain, amplify or modify his statement, that in the meantime, having regard to the findings of the Court of Inquiry which investigated the deficiencies, the Department had no option but to withhold from the gratuity payable to (name) sufficient moneys to cover any possible loss of public funds.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Officer's Retirement Gratuity.
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I do not see that the statement in question calls for any explanation, modification or amplification.
I have already indicated that I am endeavouring to bring this case to a conclusion which will be fair to public funds and not unfair to the officer concerned.