Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I would also like to know what the estimated cost of the tax credit will be once it is possible to avail of it in 2020. As Deputy Michael McGrath and others did, I salute the personnel of the Naval Service and what they do. We have had great difficulties in retaining them. They have excellent training and I acknowledge the work they carried out in the Middle East and in the Mediterranean. These personnel are being headhunted, however, because they have that expertise. I am thankful that they have the skills, but it is a pity that they have to depend on the family income supplement, FIS, and support from their families. It is a sad reflection that the people who patrol our waters and protect our coastline from drugs coming in are in this situation. They need to be supported and we should help in whatever way we can.

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