New body to fight for pension rights of retired lower rank Defence Forces personnel

About 5,000 enlisted personnel have retired from the Defence Forces since 2010 and many have had to endure 'adverse pension arrangements' compared to those existing before the financial crash.

A new organisation has been set up to represent retired lower ranks members of the Defence Forces, which will primarily focus on fighting for improved service pensions and gratuities for them.

It will also offer a wide range of advice and information on job opportunities.