Update on number of issues Yesterday, PDFORRA received confirmation from the Chief State Solicitor Office, that EOD Drivers are to be included in the compensation scheme mediated by PDFORRA under the Working Time Directive. A new proforma will be circulated to Districts for distribution to our members, who can then submit their claims through the […]
Since the commencement of the ongoing public health crisis, PDFORRA has continued to submit claims on behalf of our members where circumstances give rise to such claims. Moreover, during the current crisis, PDFORRA has agreed the appointment of a new Independent Chair to the Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme and agreed the terms of re-enlistment for […]
Members are advised that the grant of Parents Leave is NOT with full pay. Over the course of the past number of years a number of different type of leave for parents/adoptive parents has been introduced into regulations. To date, Maternity Leave, and Paternity leave have been given to personnel on a fully paid basis. […]
On 2 May 2020, PDFORRA, through EUROMIL, made a follow up submission to the European Social Rights Committee in relation to our complaint No. 112/2014. Members will recall that the European Social Rights Committee held Ireland had breached PDFORRA’s rights under Articles 5 and 6.2 of the European Social Charter under this complaint. PDFORRA has […]
On 19 January 2017, PDFORRA, submitted a claim to the Department requesting exemptions from rations for personnel undergoing the three Star Private course in the 2 BTC, Athlone from 12 June – 2 September 2016. Subsequently, one of our members from Galway commenced legal proceedings to secure payment the payment of rations while he was […]
PDFORRA has written to Conciliation and Arbitration Branch, Department of Defence, on several occasions since September 2019, seeking the payment of the aforementioned allowances to our members who served on the above mission. (Information Circular 02/2020 dated 23 Jan 20 refers) Following the latest correspondence received today, 14 May 2020 from Conciliation and Arbitration Branch, […]