Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2016
101. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Defence the starting salary for new entrants in the Army equitation cadetship and the salary scale already in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8824/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe following 5 point pay scale applies to Cadets (including the Army Equitation Cadetship) with effect from 1 November 2013: €16,854*, €19,010 8*, €21,758, €24,592 and €28,270 (* denotes rates applicable when a cadet is in training).
Rates of remuneration and conditions of employment in the Irish public sector have traditionally been set by reference to relative levels of pay across the various sectors of the Irish public sector. The Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts of 2009-2015 and the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013-2018 (Lansdowne Road Agreement) define current pay policy.
