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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 31 Jan 1989

Vol. 386 No. 3

Written Answers. - Portlaoise Prison Duty Roster.

157.

asked the Minister for Defence if soldiers assigned to duty at Portlaoise Prison are required to work a total of 792 hours over two months, with all recreation and rest to be enjoyed within the confines of the prison; if a single private would receive £90 extra on pay and a sergeant £334, even though a civilian working a normal eight hour day would work 320 hours per two months; if he has any proposals to improve these conditions for the soldiers involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Limerick West): It would be contrary to the requirements of security to disclose details relating to the duty roster of personnel serving in Portlaoise Prison.

The rates of pay and allowances of members of the Permanent Defence Force — including allowances for duty at Portlaoise Prison — have been revised recently following the acceptance by the Government of the recommendations in the report of the Inter-Departmental Committee on Defence Forces Pay, Allowances and Conditions. Full details of the revised rates were set out in reply to Questions Nos. 250 and 251 on 25 January 1989.

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