Military Service Pensions (Amendment) Act, 1949

Deductions in respect of public claims from pensions under the Act of 1924 or the Act of 1934.

3.—(1) There may be deducted, from any pension payable under the Act of 1924 or under the Act of 1934, any moneys due or owing to a State authority by the person to whom the pension is payable.

(2) Where a deduction from a pension may be made under subsection (1) of this section, payment of the pension may be withheld until the amount of the deduction is ascertained.

(3) For the purpose of this section, each of the following shall be a State authority—

(a) a Minister of State,

(b) the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland,

(c) the Irish Land Commission.