Defence Forces Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 July 2019

Tuesday, 2 July 2019

Ceisteanna (152)

Micheál Martin

Ceist:

152. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the Public Sector Pay Commission report on the Defence Forces. [27993/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

The Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC) is an independent body established to advise Government in relation to public service pay. The Commission has presented a report on Recruitment & Retention Challenges in the Defence Forces to Mr. Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, who has responsibility for public service pay policy. The Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform is due to bring the report to Government shortly.