Noel Ahern
Ceist:122 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Defence if, regarding an Army deafness case (details supplied) he will clarify the status of the claim as the applicant understands his claim has been submitted by his solicitor several times, but has been told it has been referred back without explanation; if the situation can be clarified; if additional papers or medical opinion is required; if the claim has been rejected; and if a statement of explanation can be given. [16320/01]