Low pay blamed for Defence Forces exodus

A survey of 167 personnel who opted to pay to be discharged early from the Defence Forces shows that the vast majority are leaving for better pay and conditions elsewhere.

Low pay blamed for Defence Forces exodus
Sat, 28 Apr, 2018 - 08:32

Sean O’Riordan

A survey of 167 personnel who opted to pay to be discharged early from the Defence Forces shows that the vast majority are leaving for better pay and conditions elsewhere.

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