Senior gardaí seeking backdated 46% increase in annual allowance

The claim on behalf of 169 superintendents and 48 chief superintendents, which is backdated to January 1, 2018, could be worth up to €4.2m.

Senior garda officers are seeking a backdated 46% increase in their annual €8,500 availability allowance.

If successful, the claim on behalf of 169 superintendents and 48 chief superintendents, could see each officer being paid an extra €3,910 for each of the last four years, as well as additional allowance for this year.