asked the Minister for Defence if he will give details of the terms offered to dentists appointed to the Army; and if he will state whether the terms offered to Army dentists have been approved by the Irish Dental Association.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Dentists.
As the reply contains an amount of statistical information I propose to have it published in the Official Reports.
Following is the reply:—
RATES OF PAY OF DENTAL OFFICERS OF THE ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE.
1. (a) The rates of pay for dental officers appointed subsequent to the 1st December, 1938, are:—
|
On appointment or promotion. |
After two years in the rank. |
After five years in the rank. |
|
|
Per day |
Per day |
Per day |
|
|
2/Lieutenant |
8/- |
— |
— |
|
Lieutenant |
10/- |
12/- |
14/- |
|
Captain |
14/- |
16/- |
18/- |
In addition to the foregoing daily rates, additional pay as follows is also issued:—
|
2/Lieutenant |
£125 per annum. |
|
Lieutenant |
£100,,,, |
|
Captain |
£100,,,, |
(b) Prior to the 1st December, 1938, the daily rates of pay of dental officers were:—
|
Lieutenant: |
£ |
s. |
d |
|
On appointment |
0 |
12 |
0 |
|
After one years' service in this or higher rank |
1 |
5 |
0 |
|
After five years' service in this or higher rank |
1 |
6 |
0 |
|
Captain: |
|||
|
On appointment or promotion |
1 |
6 |
0 |
|
After two year's service in this or higher rank |
1 |
10 |
0 |
|
After five years' service in this or higher rank |
1 |
15 |
0 |
The additional rates of pay were not, however, payable.
2. All Officers receive a uniform allowance of £30 per annum; an emergency bonus of 11/- per week, if married, and 9/- per week if unmarried, and consolidated ration allowance, which at present is 2/7d. per day.
Married officers receive lodging, fuel and light allowance in lieu of quarters, fuel and light at the rate of 7/- per day.
3. The Irish Dental Association in 1939 expressed dissatisfaction with the conditions of service of Dental Officers.