PMAS began assisting members to access medical treatment under the terms of the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive in July 2018. Generally, these services were provided in Northern Ireland and in particular in Kingsbridge Private Hospital in Belfast. Indeed, it was expected that services could continue in Northern Ireland regardless of Brexit because the Government […]
Information Circular No 28/2020 Budget 2021 Following Budget 2021, PDFORRA wishes to draw our member’s attention to the limited number of amendments that will impact on conditions of service. The principal amendment pertaining to members of the Naval Service was the retention, and increase, in value of the Naval Service Tax Credit. The amendment of […]
PDFORRA wishes to advise members of the following issues related to the availing of Parent’s Leave: Once Parent’s Leave has been approved by the relevant Military Authorities, it is a matter for each individual member to apply to the the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) for the Parents Benefit payment while on […]
Update on number of issues PDFORRA wishes to advise our members of the following updates. Members in receipt of Acting Rank (Paid) for personnel serving with 115th Inf Bn UNIFIL Agreement has now been reached between the Department of Defence and PDFORRA for members, who had been in receipt of a payment for Acting Rank […]
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 […]