Defence Forces

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Questions (474, 475, 476)

Maeve O'Connell

Question:

474. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Defence if the security duty allowance will be paid to Irish Reservists for all activities undertaken during the Irish presidency of the EU. [2502/26]

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Maeve O'Connell

Question:

475. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Defence if the security duty allowance will be paid to Irish Reservists for activities whether classified as training or operational undertaken during the Irish presidency of the EU. [2503/26]

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Maeve O'Connell

Question:

476. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Defence if a review of the security duty allowance will be undertaken to ensure Irish Reservists receive appropriate renumeration for all activities during the Irish presidency of the EU. [2504/26]

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Written answers

Minister for Defence

I propose to take Questions Nos. 474 to 476, inclusive, together.

Members of the Permanent Defence Forces (PDF) who undertake Security duties are entitled to claim Security Duty Allowance (SDA).

A proposal to bring the RDF in line with their PDF counterparts has been approved in principle. Consideration of the criteria to be applied, in addition to the mechanism for applying for, and payment of SDA to members of the RDF is at an advanced stage.

Question No. 475 answered with Question No. 474.

Question No. 476 answered with Question No. 474.