Is the Minister aware that the Defence Forces discharged one of the victims who was not completely recovered from his injuries? Is it policy to discharge members without treating them fully?

I am not so aware. Two of those injured are still serving. They may not claim disability pensions until after they are discharged. I am not aware of the case the Deputy has brought to my notice.

It is on record——

A question, Deputy, please.

Is the Minister aware that one member applied for an extension of service and was refused? He has now to have private treatment and he has not been compensated.

I do not have that information. A sergeant was discharged. He got his gratuity and was awarded a disability pension. I am not that anxious to deal with individual cases. However, if the Deputy has a particular case——

The reason I brought this up is that I cannot get satisfaction from the Department. I asked the Minister to investigate the treatment given to a particular member. It was disgraceful and is something similar to the conditions soldiers have to put up with.

If the Deputy brings the case to my notice I will have it investigated.