Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I outlined to the Deputy the pay increases. All elements of the public service were subjected to pay cuts during the financial crisis. On completion of recruit and three star training, newly qualified three star privates and their Naval Service equivalents can expect minimum gross annual earnings of €27,000, up from €21,800 last year. A newly qualified non-graduate entry second lieutenant can expect a minimum of €34,915 per annum after 15 months training, while a graduate entry lieutenant can expect a minimum of €39,860 per annum after 15 months training. The first point on the payscale for a corporal, including military service allowance, is €37,000. The first point on the payscale for a sergeant, including military service allowance, is €39,600.

With regard to family income supplement, fewer than 117 families are in receipt of family income supplement in the Defence Forces.

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