Fianna Fáil motion calls for restoration of military allowances to pre-recession levels

Despite recent recruitment campaigns, the numbers in the defence forces continue to fall.

Fianna Fáil is to table a private members motion today calling for military allowances to be restored to pre-recession levels.

The defence forces rely more heavily on their allowances than other public sector workers, and the issue is thought to be one reason why more military personnel are leaving.