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<p>Recruits of Naval Recruit Class Bravo 23 conducting dry drills prior to their initial firing of GPMG's at Lynch Camp, Kilworth, Co Cork. Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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Seán O'Riordan: Defence Forces may be on the brink of resolving its recruitment crisis

Ireland’s armed forces have been hamstrung by a shortage of staff but a big increase in salaries —along with subsidies on food and accommodation which cost recruits only €44 a week — is boosting recruitment

<p>Millions of euro have been saved by the State because soldiers, aircrew, and sailors have never been properly compensated for working excessive hours.</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Exclusion of Defence Forces a dereliction of duty

<p>Recently obtained figures by Defence Forces representative associations appear to show a shortfall of annual leave to their members — which are also valued at millions of euro. File picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie</p>

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State 'saved millions by not paying Defence Forces personnel overtime'

Sean O’Riordan: What will the Working Time Directive mean for the Defence Forces?

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Sean O’Riordan: What will the Working Time Directive mean for the Defence Forces?

Sean O'Riordan: Defence Forces are sleepwalking towards a staffing crisis

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Sean O'Riordan: Defence Forces are sleepwalking towards a staffing crisis

Almost half of trainee doctors working longer hours were involved in adverse events

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Almost half of trainee doctors working longer hours were involved in adverse events

PDForra secures compensation for alleged breaches of Working Time Directive

PDForra secures compensation for alleged breaches of Working Time Directive

A Defence Forces representative association has scored two more victories in a battle with the Department of Defence by gaining compensation for alleged breaches of the Working Time Directive (WTD) and getting an increase in technical grade pay for ...

Tue, 29 Dec, 2020