Defence Forces’ body warns cuts will be opposed

“ENOUGH is enough, you can’t get blood from a stone,” the Defence Forces’ association has warned, as details emerge of some soldiers having their homes repossessed.

PDFORRA – the association representing soldiers, sailors and aircrew – said several barrack closures this year had seen facilities shut down at lightning speed, with little notice given to staff.

The president of the association, Willie Webb, has now warned that any pay cuts will be strongly opposed. Members in financial difficulties were already qualifying for family income support while others were having their homes repossessed, he explained.