Navy wants to lure retired sailors back to service

A guard of honour on National Services Day last September, which also marked the 75th anniversary of the Naval Service.

The Naval Service is hoping to get permission to alter its regulations to entice more retired sailors back into the fold on a part-time basis to help alleviate the critical shortage of personnel.

The Irish Examiner understands that senior Naval Service management are planning to enter into discussions with the Department of Defence to amend a regulation that would allow civilians who have had more than 12 years service with the navy to be recruited into a First Line Reserve (FLR).