asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the total annual cost to the State in respect of the maintenance of (a) a recruit, (b) a three-star private, (c) a section, and (d) a platoon.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cost of Soldiers' Maintenance.
The annual costs which include pay, allowances, provisions and other services are:—
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(a) a recruit |
£251 |
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(b) a three-star private |
£290 |
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(c) a section |
£3,193 |
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and |
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(d) a platoon |
£11,306 |