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Expansion of the PDFORRA Medical Assistance Scheme (PMAS) to Spouses & Partners
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Vice president Sandra Daly in attendance today at haulbowline to wish congratulations to S/Lt Oisin Anderson and ENS Martin McHale from the 63rd cadet class on their commissioning at the naval base today.

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PDForra to push for halt to exodus of skilled technicians from Defence Forces Conference in Killarney is expected to urge Government to set up a special review body 'as a matter of urgency' to halt the exodus

#PDFORRA The Government is to be pushed to establish a special review body “as a matter of urgency” to halt the exodus of highly-skilled technicians leaving the military for better pay in the private sector.

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www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

Exodus from Defence Forces is not a 'mystery' as group calls for financial boost to keep troops Mark Keane, the outgoing President of PDFORRA, was speaking ahead of the opening of the group’s annual conference in Killarney today.

Despite efforts to stem the flow of personnel leaving the Defence Forces the exodus continues and there is a need for a rethink on pay to stop it, the President of a military representative group has said.

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www.thejournal.ie/exodus-from-...

Important Notice - PDFORRA HQ 03 April 2025

All members please note that the phonelines in the HQ are currently out of service and may take some time to repair.

In the meantime, should you need to contact the office please call 0873966924 or email hq@pdforra.ie for assistance.

Foreign-born personnel provide Defence Forces with added expertise

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#PDFORRA has been asked to assist in the circulation of the Value Our People Survey.

The Survey will be open until 09th April and we are advised that anonymity is assured.

A link to the survey is now available on the Associations App or FB Group.

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#PDFORRA members, please visit you Social Media Platforms or Association App for Information Circular No 08 of 25 - Submission of Complaints to the ODF

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Today, we gathered to honour the memory and service of Private Billy Kedian,a soldier whose embodiment of service,courage, and dedication to his country.

This DSM stands as a testament to his bravery.

Ar dheis de go raibh anamn. #firsttoserve #remberance

PDFORRA Members please visit your Associations App of FB Group for Information Circular No 07 of 25 - Public Service Pay Agreement 2024 to 2026

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Government Buildings 10 Feb 2025
This afternoon PDFORRA met with An Tánaiste & Minister for Defence and his officials to discuss some of the ongoing issues relevant to our members with particular focus on recommendations from the Report of the Commission on Defence.

Today PDFORRA National Executive members paid a visit to the Defence Forces Supreme Commander in Áras an Uachtaráin.

A fantastic host who made time for a chat, special thanks to the Military Police staff who acted as escort for the visit.

#PDFORRA members please visit your Associations App or FB Group for

Info Circular No 5 of 25 - Lifetime Community Rating (LCR) Members of the PDF

Info Circular No 6 of 25 - Court Ordered Payments
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Union takes High Court action in bid to boost pay of elite Army Ranger Wing PDForra launched the legal action on behalf of members of the Army Ranger Wing after it claimed the Department of Defence refused to increase their allowances as recommended by arbitration

#PDFORRA launched the legal action on behalf of members of the Army Ranger Wing (ARW) after it claimed the Department of Defence refused to increase their allowances as recommended by arbitration.

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www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

#PDFORRA members please visit you Associations FB Group of App for Information Circular No 04 of 25 - Final Date for processing of WTD claims.

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PDFORRA Members please visit your Associations Social Media platforms for Information Circular No 01 of 2025
Application of the Working Time Directive (WTD)

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Irish Defence Forces should offer bonuses & follow Canadian lead, reps claim IRELAND should follow the Canadian military’s lead and use loyalty bonuses to bolster Defence Forces numbers, it’s claimed. Reports this week revealed the Canadian military are pushing their govern…

The Sun - 10 Jan 25
Irish Defence Forces should offer loyalty bonuses & follow Canadian military lead amid retention bid, soldier reps claim.

www.thesun.ie/news/1449997...

In memory of Simon Devereux
Former Deputy General Secretary PDFORRA

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#PDFORRA members please visit your Associations FB Group or App for Information Circular No 29 of 24
Extension of time limit for submissions to the Defence Forces Tribunal

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Legislation around public service pensions need to change to allow people in fast accrual schemes access state pension benefits when they retire.

Survey finds 73% of uniformed services who joined after 2013 considering 'seeking a new job' The survey of more than 3,000 members also found that more than 90% of respondents were concerned or very concerned by the impact of pension changes.

Survey finds 73% of uniformed services who joined after 2013 a considering 'seeking a new job'

www.thejournal.ie/survey-finds...