Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

418. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a circular (details supplied) details the fact that members of the Defence Forces are classed under the same pay and conditions as public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28199/20]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The circular to which the Deputy refers specifically relates to employment in the Civil Service and is governed by the Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956-2005. The arrangements for pay and allowances in the Permanent Defence Force are set by Defence Force Regulations S3, made pursuant to the Defence Act 1954 -2015.

The matter is currently the subject of a claim through the Conciliation and Arbitration (C&A) scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force. As the proceedings of Conciliation Council are confidential to the parties, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage.