Overtime compensation for 2,100 Defence Forces personnel

The navy has been the worst-hit by the personnel crisis in the Defence Forces, with just one ship at a time capable of patrols. Picture: Valerie O’Sullivan

The number of military personnel compensated for alleged breaches of the Working Time Directive has risen to nearly 2,100, with figures expected to increase further, given that the cut-off date for such claims has not yet been reached.

However, the technology required to electronically record hours worked by personnel may not be implemented in all military installations until the end of the year.