Protest at Dáil over military pay

An association representing more than 800 retired military officers has said “it’s regrettable that the loyalty, commitment, contribution, and immense personal sacrifices” made by Defence Forces personnel is “undermined” by the lack of meaningful Government action on providing them with proper pay.

The Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (Arco) issued the statement ahead of today’s march on the Dáil, which is being organised by former soldiers and members of the lobby group, Wives and Partners of the Defence Forces (WPDF).