PQ 128
128. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if she will address the concerns of Reserve Defence Force members regarding recent changes to reservist payments, including the removal of payment for routine activities and the reduced effective daily rate after taxation; the impact these changes are having on participation, recruitment and retention within the Reserve; the steps that will be taken to ensure a fair and sustainable payment structure for RDF personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73014/25]
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128. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence if she will address the concerns of Reserve Defence Force members regarding recent changes to reservist payments, including the removal of payment for routine activities and the reduced effective daily rate after taxation; the impact these changes are having on participation, recruitment and retention within the Reserve; the steps that will be taken to ensure a fair and sustainable payment structure for RDF personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73014/25]
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