asked the Minister for Justice whether, having regard to the decision to provide for the payment of increased bonus related to the present cost of living to persons affected by Emergency Powers Order No. 260, he is now prepared to sanction the payment of corresponding increases to members of the Gárda Síochána in the lower income groups; and, if so, whether he will say if such sanction will be notified without delay.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Gárda Síochána Salaries.
The question of a further increase in Gárda pay must be considered side-by-side with the same question as regards public servants generally, upon which a decision has not yet been made.