asked the Minister for Justice when he proposes to introduce a supplementary estimate in order to implement and pay without delay the increase to members of the Garda Force which has been recommended; and if such payments will now be made without delay.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Garda Pay Increase.
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A Pay Order has already been drafted by the Parliamentary Draftsman and communicated by my Department to the Representative Body for Guards, in accordance with the prescribed procedure.
Payments will commence in the near future and it will not be necessary to await the passing of a Supplementary Estimate.
They will get the full amount of the award?
They will get the amount settled by the arbitrator, which was a six per cent increase.
They will get it soon?
Oh, yes