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Defence Forces Deployment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2004

Wednesday, 24 March 2004

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Dinny McGinley

Ceist:

45 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the number of PDF officers assigned as at 31 January 2004 to the FCA and Slua Muirí, distinguished by brigade and rank, indicating those who are serving exclusively with the FCA and Slua Muirí and those who are in addition or have other full-time assignments; the allowances over and above salary paid to PDF officers assigned to such duties in the year 2003, including mileage and subsistence; and the nature and quantum of allowances payable to such officers currently. [9387/04]

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Permanent Defence Force officers assigned to the FCA and Slua Muirí by brigade and rank as on 31 January 2004 are as shown in the following tabular statement:

Reserve Defence Force

Lt. Col.

Comdt.

Capt.

Total

2 Eastern Brigade

Posted

1

8

5

14

In addition

5

3

8

1 Southern Brigade

Posted

1

12

11

24

In addition

2

9

11

4 Western Brigade

Posted

1

14

8

23

In addition

1

8

9

Defence Forces Training Centre

Posted

1

5

1

7

In addition

3

3

Slua Muirí

Posted

2

1

3

Total Officers Posted 71.

Total Officers in Addition 31.

In 2003 the allowances, rates and total amounts, paid over and above salary to Permanent Defence Force personnel employed with the FCA and Slua Muirí are as follows:

Mileage allowances (€0.563m)

Rate per Mile

Engine Capacity

Miles in a year

Up to 1200cc

1201-1500cc

Over 1500cc

Up to 4000

27.59cent

30.28cent

45.94cent

4001 and upwards

35.68cent

40.00cent

43.92cent

Car allowances — Officers (€0.266m)

Rate

Bands

Current Annual Rates

Rate 1

0-1200cc

1,815.73

Rate 2

1201-1500cc

2,148.39

Rate 3

1501-9999cc

2,236.01

FCA allowances (€0.492m)

Officers

Rates (depending on appointment)

15.84 daily

12.27 daily

5.92 daily

NCO’s/Privates

Rates

Urban Rate (weekly)

33.44

Rural Rate (weekly)

73.89

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