David Stanton
Question:90 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money paid by way of a sea-going allowance to Naval personnel in 1999, 2000 and 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4070/02]
Written Answers. - Naval Service.
Patrol duty allowance is payable to personnel of the Naval Service serving aboard ship on patrol duty away from the naval base, Haulbowline. The allowance is payable from the time a ship commences sailing orders to the time it completes sailing orders and the current daily rate for all ranks is €40.68, £32.04.
The total amounts paid in the years in question are as follows:
|
€ |
£ |
|
|
1999 |
1.82m, |
1.434m |
|
2000 |
2.000m |
1.575m |
|
2001 |
2.176m |
1.714m. |