Naval Service
Dail Éireann — 2023-03-02
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Cathal Berry (IND), Kildare South

That is great. I thank the Minister for the reply. I accept there have been some minor improvements as part of the general public sector package, but also some specifically for the Defence Forces. I was focusing on the patrol duty allowance because it is such an important allowance given the Naval Service is in crisis from both a crewing and ships perspective. I thank the Minister for updating us on the fact there is at least some consultation going on between him and the Tánaiste. It would be useful if the Minister could provide at least a tentative timeline for when we will get a final decision. Is it possible to get an approximate date for a final decision so we can bring some certainty to proceedings?

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Sitting date: 2023-03-02