State facing 'multiple court actions' on behalf of Defence Forces personnel

The majority of Working Time Directive breaches relate to personnel serving in the Naval Service, which is currently dealing with a crisis in crew numbers. Picture Dan Linehan

The association representing enlisted personnel in the Defence Forces is “preparing multiple court actions” in respect of breaches of the Working Time Directive.

The majority of Working Time Directive breaches relate to personnel serving in the Naval Service, which is currently dealing with a crisis in crew numbers, but PDForra is also preparing cases on behalf of its members in the Army and Air Corps.