Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 29 Jun 1999

Vol. 507 No. 2

Written Answers. - Overseas Missions.

Michael Finucane

Ceist:

72 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Defence when the overseas allowances for troops serving abroad will be increased as referred to in an interview with a national newspaper (details supplied) on 17 December 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16495/99]

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith)

Rates of overseas allowance are increased in line with general round increases in remuneration. In this regard overseas allowances have attracted increases under the provisions of the PCW and P2000.

Claims for additional increases in overseas allowances have been presented by both RACO and PDFORRA under the conciliation and arbi tration scheme for the Permanent Defence Force. By agreement with the associations, discussions under the scheme are confidential to the parties involved. Accordingly, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment on this issue, other than to say I am hopeful of an early resolution.