Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (Dublin North Central, Labour)
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Question 467: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding a former naval serviceman (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34082/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Under the provisions of Defence Force Regulation A10, an enlisted member of the Permanent Defence Force who has completed less than 12 years' service in the Permanent Defence Force is entitled to his or her discharge by purchase upon payment of the appropriate sum. There are certain provisions and exclusions in the Regulation which allow for reductions in the amount of this payment up to a certain level.

The individual to whom the Deputy refers has purchased his discharge under the provisions of the Regulations. The Military Authorities advise that at the time of discharge the individual concerned did not make an application for the provisions of the Regulations relating to a reduction in the cost of his discharge by purchase to be applied. Should the individual wish to make a retrospective application this can be reviewed by the Military Authorities.