Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

Is the levy calculated on all of a public servant's income? In other words, is it calculated on one's basic, overtime, special allowances and weekend allowances? Is it calculated on bonuses, such as the 10% paid to assistant general secretaries and above?

The issue of our troops serving in Chad was raised by my colleague, Deputy Brian O'Shea. When they are on UN service, as the Minister knows, they receive a daily allowance which is paid for by Ireland via the UN. Will it be subject to the levy? Many of the soldiers concerned are raising queries about it and we do not, as yet, have clarification. I would be grateful if the Minister could enlighten us. If he cannot give us the information now, could he set it out in some detail after the debate?

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