Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 10 Dec 1996

Vol. 472 No. 6

Written Answers. - Defence Forces Retirement Scheme.

Seán Power

Ceist:

231 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Defence when details of phase two of the voluntary early retirement scheme will be announced; the targets of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24001/96]

Minister for Defence (Mr. Barrett)

Details of the 1997 voluntary early retirement scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force are, at present, being worked out. It is expected that the scheme will be launched early in the new year.