Group to take soldiers’ pay battle to ballot box

A lobby group fighting for better pay and conditions for the Defence Forces is considering mounting an assault on the Dáil — through the ballot box.

Group to take soldiers’ pay battle to ballot box

A lobby group fighting for better pay and conditions for the Defence Forces is considering mounting an assault on the Dáil — through the ballot box.

The Military Family, which counts a number of former senior officers and commanders among its membership, feels the only way to get the Government to listen is to hit them where it hurts most — in their seats.

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