asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider amending the Army pensions legislation to provide pensions for widows of non-commissioned officers such as are provided at present for widows of commissioned officers.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Pension for Widows of Army Personnel.
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It is not proposed to make provision in the Defence Forces (Pensions) Schemes for the payment of pensions to the widows of non-commissioned officers and privates as such personnel are insured under the Social Welfare Acts for contributory widows pension purposes.