Department still has no date for roll-out of medical cover for Defence Forces personnel

The country's military officers have for many years been covered by a government-run medical scheme, but to date enlisted personnel have not. File picture: Colin Keegan / Collins

The Department of Defence has been unable to supply details about exactly when medical cover will be rolled out to enlisted personnel in the Defence Forces, despite the move being announced by Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin more than three months ago.

He made the announcement in Trim, Co. Meath, on May 9 when addressing the annual PDForra conference — the association which represents approximately 6,500 enlisted personnel in the army, navy and air corps.