Reserve Defence Force Representative Association

Death Notice of Paul Ryan (Ennistymon, Clare) | rip.ie The death has occurred of Paul Ryan of Ennistymon, Clare Ireland, on 27/10/2025. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

RDFRA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sgt Paul Ryan, a serving member of 1 Inf Bn E Coy & a former RDFRA Sub-Unit Representative. The Association wishes to offer sincerest condolences to his family, friends & comrades.
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The video of RDFRA's recent appearance before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Defence and National Security has now been published. Please see link below:
www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...

Death Notice of John Byrne (Knocklyon, Dublin) | rip.ie The death has occurred of John Byrne of Knocklyon, Dublin Ireland, on 24/09/2025. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

RDFRA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of BQMS John Byrne, 21st Inf Bn FCÁ & a former long serving member of the RDFRA National Executive. The Association wishes to offer sincerest condolences to his family, friends & comrades.
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Military reserves warn funding cuts risk collapse of force as Cork TDs press for answers RDFRA leaders told the Oireachtas that underfunding, unpaid duties, and shrinking numbers threaten the sustainability of Ireland’s reserve forces

"Military reserves warn funding cuts risk collapse of force as Cork TDs press for answers"
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...

'Toxic' row over €92 a day pay for army reservists Cathal Berry, a former TD and Army Ranger, said it is ‘ludicrous’ that the Department has cut back on the amount of activities that reservists could be paid

‘Toxic’ row over €92 a day pay for army reservists
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RDFRA has been invited to a discussion with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Defence & National Security to provide an update on @dfreserve.bsky.social issues. The meeting will start @ 0930hrs, Thu 25 Sept in Committee Room 4.
(Live stream: oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...)

Money to pay Reserve Defence Forces members ran out due to recruitment ‘surge’ - Irish Times

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

2/2 ...and deploy to support the PDF, nationally and internationally”, as per the Defence Policy Review 2024. The Association looks forward to future positive engagement with An Tánaiste and his officials
@irldeptdefence.bsky.social

1/2 RDFRA were delighted to meet with An Tánaiste,
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social yesterday. The engagement was extremely positive & demonstrated to RDFRA that all stakeholders are clearly working towards the strategic objective of creating "a reserve force that can seamlessly train, operate ...

@dfreserve.bsky.social
"The provisions in the Act - including daily and weekly rest and maximum weekly working time over a 17-week period - will now apply to the vast majority of Defence Forces members, including members of the Reserve who deploy in support of the [PDF]."
www.gov.ie/en/press-rel...

New Irish-built naval vessel launched on Valentia Island Built at FM Marine Services’ Valentia Island facility in Co Kerry, the Fionnghuala is engineered to enhance Ireland's maritime defense operations

www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...

Following enquiries from members, RDFRA is now circulating a list of all references to the Reserve Defence Force in the various political parties' General Election manifestos. All members should receive this shortly via email 🇮🇪