Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
167. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence what progress has been made on implementing the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces' recommendation for the introduction of a mechanism to provide for ongoing review of the application of existing specialist pay rates and allowances to groups and categories of military personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36270/23]
View answerOne of the Early Actions identified in the High Level Action Plan for the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces – “Building for the Future – Change from Within” was to commence examination of options in relation to a mechanism for review of existing specialist pay rates and allowances.
In that regard, an initial proposal has been prepared and is subject to discussions with the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. These discussions remains ongoing.
