20% of the Irish Defence Forces are claiming Family Income Support to make ends meet.
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.
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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.
