Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Ceist:1334. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the cost to the Exchequer if the €20 cut to the 24-hour duty payment to Defence Forces personnel was reinstated. [13046/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2017
1334. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the cost to the Exchequer if the €20 cut to the 24-hour duty payment to Defence Forces personnel was reinstated. [13046/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are various factors which would impact in calculating the estimated costings in the manner sought by the Deputy. These include the numbers of serving soldiers falling eligible for such an allowance and the number of duties undertaken. As these variables can change over time I am not in a position to provide the costing in the format sought.