Archive for October, 2008

PDFORRA, the association representing soldiers, sailors and aircrew in the Defence Forces, has criticised the Government’s decision to close four barracks and the main military hospital as part of a package measures associated with budget. The four barracks scheduled for closure are Rockhill House, Letterkenny, Lifford Military Post, Co Donegal, Connolly Bks, Longford, Monaghan Military […]

The Adjudicator, Mr Kieran McGovern, issued his findings on PDFORRAs claim for the payment of Flying Pay to certain personnel on 31st July 2008. He found that the set of proposals which were rejected following a ballot of the membership involved should be implemented. Work has now commenced on implementing the Adjudicator’s findings. This will […]