Perry: New government must address Defence Forces pay, conditions
A Independent general election candidate says the new government will have to urgently address the issue of pay and allowances for members of the Defence Forces. Sligo/Leitrim, South Donegal, North Roscommon candidate John Perry says he has met families of Defence Forces members and they had told him how they…
Ceremony taking place in Sligo today to mark National Day of Commemoration
An event is taking place in Sligo today to mark the National Day of Commemoration. Ceremonies are being held around the country to remember Irish men and women who died in wars or while serving with the UN. One of 7 such events will be held at City Hall, Quay…
Crisis with pay, wages and conditions within the Defence Forces – Deputy Thomas Pringle
A Donegal TD says there is a crisis with pay, wages and conditions within the Defence Forces. Yesterday evening the Dail debated a Fianna Fáil motion to restore military allowances to pre-crash levels. Speaking during the motion Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle says there is a problem because the Army or…
Sligo cllr calls for Defence Forces pay issue to be resolved
A Sligo councillor is accusing the government of ‘totally disrespecting’ the loyalty and service of members of the Irish Defence Forces. Independent Socialist Councillor Declan Bree says that over the last 50 years of United Nations service, the Defence Forces have given Ireland much of its international status and standing…
National Day of Commemoration ceremony taking place in Sligo today
Sligo County Council will host a ceremony in honour of the National Day of Commemoration later today. The event takes place at City Hall at 1.30pm to remember the Irish men and women who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations. The annual event is hosted…
Defence Forces family members protest at Leinster House over pay
A 24 hour protest by wives and partners of members of the Defence Forces is taking place outside the Dáil. They’re protesting at the poor pay levels, which they say have left one in five families of defence force members needing social welfare. In the Dáil earlier, the Labour party…
Defence Forces in the NW concerned over long commutes and cuts to allowances
The association representing Defence Forces staff says long commutes and cuts to border and security duty allowances are hitting members in the North West. Gerard Guinan, general secretary of PDFORRA, says these are two of the issues that affecting members in Finner Camp in Ballyshannon in particular. The group is…