FF: €10 million package does not go far enough to stem exodus of soldiers

A €10 million package to increase allowances 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, TDs said the payment hikes would fail to ease the force's retention crisis.