MPs approve insurance cover for armed forces deaths and disability

The House plenum on Thursday passed legislation providing insurance cover to members of the armed forces in the event of death or permanent total disability.

The insurance coverage comes to €115,000 if a member of the military dies or suffers permanent total disability during the discharge of their duties.

In the case of disability, the amount will be distributed equally among the deceased’s heirs.

Payment of the insurance will be subject to a determination by a medical board.