asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that priority for employment in the civilian sections of his Department is reserved for ex-servicemen.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Civilian Employment.
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To such extent as may be compatible with the public interest, men who have had not less than five years' service in Na Buan Óglaigh are, during a period of two years after completing their army service, granted a preference, equally with men who rendered military service in the period 1916 to 1923 and who had been granted active or general service medals, for subordinate employment in or under my Department.
That is a fat lot of use to them.