RACO says Defence Forces can't wait for pay commission

RACO general secretary Commandant Conor King said the Defence Forces cannot wait that long as its strength will continue to fall, primarily due to poor pay and allowances which are fuelling the exodus of highly-trained personnel.

The association representing the country's military officers says the Defence Forces cannot wait more than a year for the completion of yet another report on its future and steps must be taken in the meantime to appoint an independent pay commission.