Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The final issue I wish to mention is the pay of Defence Forces personnel. The Defence Forces are under huge pressure. There have been marches by wives and partners throughout the country. They are totally under-resourced. The Government is sitting back on this issue but it must be addressed. Defence Forces personnel have to go to the Money Advice & Budgeting Service, MABS, and other places to deal with their financial stresses and burdens. They deserve to be paid adequately for the work they do on behalf of the Irish State.