Defence Forces
Dail Éireann — 2023-02-02
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

No, it is not. Able seamen start at €36,000 in the first year, rising to €37,000 in the second year and €39,000 in the third year. A graduate cadet on commission starts on €45,496 while a school leaver cadet starts at €40,000 while in full-time third level education.

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Sitting date: 2023-02-02