Archive for July, 2009

The report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes (An Board Snip) was published today – 16th July 2009.  PDFORRA members can view the entire report on the Department of Finance web site on www.finance.gov.ie.  Details of An Board Snips  recommendations on the Defence Forces can be viewed on pages 39 […]

PDFORRA, the association representing soldiers, sailors and aircrew, is very concerned that if the cuts in the Defence Forces, as recommended by An Bord Snip, are implemented – the capability of the Defence Forces to provide services such as fishery protection, peacekeeping and aid to the civil power operations will be reduced. PDFORRAs General Secretary, […]

PDFORRAs claim in relation to Border Duty Allowance was heard by the Adjudicator, Mr Kieran McGovern, on Tuesday 8th July, 2009. Both PDFORRA and the Department presented their respective positions and exchange views on the case.     The Adjudicator will now consider both parties cases and issue a recommendation later in the Summer.   […]