The total cost to date of the army deafness claims is almost £56 million, the Minister for Defence told TDs.
ail update on the state of the claims, Mr Smith said £41.5 million had been paid to 1,745 claimants in out-of-court settlements. A further £12.25 million was paid in 1,041 claims where legal costs have been paid to date and a further £2.04 million had been paid in 124 court awards.