Defence Forces Allowances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 June 2019

Thursday, 20 June 2019

Questions (60)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

60. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of providing rent allowance to the Defence Forces similar to that provided to An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25959/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

There are no plans to introduce a Rent Allowance similar to that provided to An Garda Síochána for members of the Defence Forces, I can therefore not speculate on the cost of providing it.