526. Deputy Tom Barry asked the Minister for Defence the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork, formerly of the Defence Forces, does not have discharge papers. [32985/14]

The military advise that this person was discharged from the Defence Forces on the 22nd of June 1989 at his own request after 12 years service. The discharge documents (LA89) were issued to him at this time. The LA 89 is an original document and cannot be replaced. However, the military authorities have agreed to issue a Certificate of Service and a copy of the testimonial that was contained in the LA89 to him.