45 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation for post-traumatic stress syndrome made by members of the Defence Forces to date; the number of claims which were made in respect of service in the Lebanon; the number of cases settled; the average amount paid in compensation; the number of cases outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30638/01]

61 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Defence the number of successful and unsuccessful cases taken by serving or former members of the Defence Forces; the number of outstanding claims for post traumatic stress disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30634/01]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 45 and 61 together.

The position is that a total of 36 personal injury claims primarily alleging post-traumatic stress disorder have been made by members of the Defence Forces to date. Of these claims, 24 have been made in respect of service in Lebanon. Two cases have been settled. One case was withdrawn, leaving a total of 33 such cases outstanding.