Vol. 449 No. 7
239 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the number of fatalities in the Defence Forces since 1991; the investigation procedures involved; the changes which have resulted from such investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4586/95]
Since 1991 a total of 70 members of the Permanent Defence Force have died in service. Most of the deaths were due to natural causes or to accidental circumstances.Two members of the Defence Forces were killed on duty in Lebanon during this period. Military Courts of Inquiry investigated the circumstances of the two deaths on duty in accordance with regulations.
