Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 28 May 1953

Vol. 139 No. 2

Committee on Finance. - Vote 69—Increases in Remuneration.

Minister for Finance (Mr. MacEntee)

I move:—

That a supplementary sum not exceeding £2,400,000 be granted to defray the Charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st March, 1954, for Increases in Remuneration of Civil Servants, Teachers, Members of the Garda Síochána and of the Defence Forces and of certain Employees of Local Authorities.

Question put and agreed to.

Estimate reported and agreed to.

Mr. Rooney

Am I entitled to inquire at this stage whether the Minister can indicate the date on which payment will be made?

Mr. MacEntee

It will be made in due course, at the earliest date possible.

Mr. Norton

You will not change your mind again?

Mr. MacEntee

No.