Kathleen Lynch
Ceist:23 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the reduction of 31% in the allocation for medical expenses in his Department's Estimates for 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26064/02]
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23 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the reduction of 31% in the allocation for medical expenses in his Department's Estimates for 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26064/02]
Additional provision was made in the 2001 and 2002 Defence Estimates for the purchase of medical equipment for peace support operations. The provision shown in the 2003 Abridged Estimate reflects the normal level of expenditure.
Question No. 24 answered with Question No. 8
Question No. 25 answered with Question No. 11.