Defence Forces Allowances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 June 2019

Thursday, 20 June 2019

Questions (54)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

54. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of increasing the military service allowance by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25953/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

It is estimated that the cost of increasing Military Service Allowance by 10% would be approximately €4.8 million in a full year.