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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 30 Jun 1999

Vol. 507 No. 3

Written Answers. - Overseas Missions.

Pádraic McCormack

Question:

59 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Defence the progress, if any, he has made in increasing the overseas duty allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16603/99]

Frances Fitzgerald

Question:

108 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the progress, if any, he has made in increasing the overseas duty allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16819/99]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 59 and 108 together.

Rates of overseas allowance are increased in line with general round increases in remuneration. In this regard, overseas allowances have attracted increases under the provisions of the PCW and P2000.

Claims for additional increases in overseas allowances have been presented by both RACO and PDFORRA under the conciliation and arbitration scheme for the Permanent Defence Force. By agreement with the associations, discussions under the scheme are confidential to the parties involved. Accordingly, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment on this issue, other than to say I am hopeful of an early resolution.
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