asked the Minister for Defence the range, nature and financial level of tax free gratutities and various uniform allowances available to members of the Defence Forces; and the number of recipients of all allowances available to members of the Defence Forces by rank at 30 June 1987 and 30 June 1988.
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Allowances.
207.
Limerick West): The information requested by the Deputy regarding the range, nature and financial level of tax free gratuties and uniform allowances payable to members of the Permanent Defence Force is as follows:
Tax Free Gratuities for Extension of Service
Gratuities for extension of service are payable to non-commissioned officers and privates at the following rates:
|
Period of Extension |
£ |
|
From 3 to 6 years |
500 |
|
From 4 to 7 years (Naval Service only) |
625 |
|
From 6 or 7 to 9 years |
200 |
|
From 9 to 12 years |
150 |
|
From 6 to 9 years (Technician who enlisted initially for 6 years) |
700 |
|
From 9 to 12 years (Technician who enlisted initially for 9 years) |
850 |
Uniform Allowance
(a) The current annual rates are as follows:—
|
£ |
|
|
Officers (male) |
|
|
Initial |
550 |
|
Replenishment |
378 |
|
Officers (female) |
|
|
Initial |
776 |
|
Replenishment |
493 |
|
Senior NCO's |
|
|
Initial |
195 |
|
Replenishment |
195 |
(b) Cadets (on first joining for duty):—
|
£ |
|
|
Army Cadets (male) |
161 |
|
Army Cadets (female) |
178 |
|
Naval Service (cadets) |
130 |
There would be a disproportionate expenditure of public time and money involved in compiling the remaining information sought and I do not consider that this would be justified.