Public Sector Allowances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 December 2020

Thursday, 17 December 2020

Questions (354)

Johnny Mythen

Question:

354. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider extending the rent allowance for full-time firefighters particularly for new recruits in view of increased rents which nullify their existing allowance. [44517/20]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The rent allowance of €4,500 was incorporated into the basic pay scale from 1st July 2017.

There are no plans at present to extend the rent allowance payments.