20% of the Irish Defence Forces are claiming Family Income Support to make ends meet.
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That's according to the group representing rank and file members, PDFORRA, which is voicing concern about the cuts they've endured in recent years.
It's also claimed that a number of soldiers are sleeping in their cars outside army barracks because they can't afford to drive home.
The closure of a number of barracks around the country has added to difficulties, with some members reportedly facing round trips of up to 300km after they were relocated.
