asked the Minister for Defence the increases in pay he proposes to apply to members of the Defence Forces in each rank under the current national pay award to the public service; and the dates from which such payments will be made.
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Pay Increases.
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The pay of all ranks of the Defence Forces is being increased by 3 per cent with effect from 1 January 1985 in line with the first phase of the recent pay increase in the public service. The revised rates (including arrears) will be paid by 3 April 1985.