The pay level is being described as insulting by one Midlands TD.
The pay being received by the Defence Forces for working overtime in areas affected by the flooding is being described as insulting.
Kildare South TD Cathal Berry is making the comments, saying the issue is compounded for those with families, who's partner must cancel shifts or take time off to look after their children.
The aid to civil authority allowance for 24 hours is €44.78, working out at €1.85 an hour before tax.
Deputy Berry says there's a very simple solution:
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