Seán Barrett
Ceist:16 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence the total paid in compensation for injuries suffered by Defence Force members as a result of accidents on Defence Force properties in each of the years 1989 to date.
Vol. 442 No. 4
16 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence the total paid in compensation for injuries suffered by Defence Force members as a result of accidents on Defence Force properties in each of the years 1989 to date.
25 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the total paid in compensation for injuries by Defence Force members as a result of accidents on Defence Force properties in each of the years 1989 to date.
I propose to answer Questions Nos. 16 and 25 together.
As the answer is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose to circulate it in the Official Report.
In addition to compensation by way of civil action, under the Army Pensions Acts, compensation by way of a disability pension or a gratuity may be granted to a former member of the Permanent Defence Force who, on retirement or discharge, is found to be suffering from a disablement due to an injury attributable to military service at home or abroad.
Cost of Civil Compensation Claims
Year |
Amount |
£ |
|
1989 |
1,301,217 |
1990 |
1,393,377 |
1991 |
1,774,026 |
1992 |
1,835,182 |
1993 |
2,137,094 |
Year |
Amount |
£ |
|
1989 |
2,802,161 |
1990 |
3,374,113 |
1991 |
3,504,503 |
1992 |
3,406,647 |
1993 |
3,554,569 |