€10m increase for Defence Forces members not enough, according to FF TDs

A €10m package to increase allowances and top-ups for members of the Defence Forces does not go far enough to stem the exodus of soldiers leaving the army, according to Fianna Fáil.

Responding to Cabinet's agreement to increase amounts for new entrants, army rangers, cooks and overseas service among areas, TDs said rises would fail to ease the force's retention crisis.