Bernard Durkan
Question:258. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence if payments in respect of troop deployment overseas have been brought up to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4199/22]
View answerThursday, 27 January 2022
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In general, Overseas and Armed Peace Support allowances are paid along with the pay of the members of the Permanent Defence Force serving overseas and payment is commenced following notification from the military authorities that a member has proceeded overseas on a particular mission. Payment of the allowances is then ceased following notification of his/her return from overseas. From time to time there are variations in planned departure and return dates and, once notified by the military authorities, the relevant allowances are adjusted on the next possible pay date.
In addition, my Department is in the process of paying a number of allowances in relation to mission leave and other matters to personnel who have now returned from overseas duty. Where all necessary information is to hand these payments will be made in the coming weeks. Any remaining allowances due will be paid on receipt of the outstanding information required.