Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Finally, in what is a serious discussion on allowances, I often conclude with a lighter point. No. 13, which is the plain-clothes allowance for the poor Garda sergeant is €11.60 per week, which amounts to €603 per year. However, in the case of No. 45, the plain-clothes allowance for the inspector, he or she gets €13.22 per week, which is €687 per year. Inspectors get an additional €80 and therefore must be expected to dress better when in plain clothes.