Expansion of the PDFORRA Medical Assistance Scheme (PMAS) to Spouses & Partners
#FirstToServe #HelpSupportHeal

@pdforra @PMASMedical @defenceforces

Vice president Sandra Daly in attendance today at haulbowline to wish congratulations to S/Lt Oisin Anderson and ENS Martin McHale from the 63rd cadet class on their commissioning at the naval base today.

#PDFORRA @naval_service @defenceforces @RACO_DF

Important Notice - PDFORRA HQ 03 April 2025

All members please note that the phonelines in the HQ are currently out of service and may take some time to repair.

In the meantime, should you need to contact the office please call 0873966924 or email hq@pdforra.ie for assistance.

#PDFORRA has been asked to assist in the circulation of the Value Our People Survey.

The Survey will be open until 09th April and we are advised that anonymity is assured.

A link to the survey is now available on the Associations App or FB Group.

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#PDFORRA members, please visit you Social Media Platforms or Association App for Information Circular No 08 of 25 - Submission of Complaints to the ODF

#FirstToServe #CitizensInUniform

@pdforra @IRLDeptDefence @defenceforces

Today, we gathered to honour the memory and service of Private Billy Kedian,a soldier whose embodiment of service,courage, and dedication to his country.

This DSM stands as a testament to his bravery.

Ar dheis de go raibh anamn. #firsttoserve #remberance

PDFORRA Members please visit your Associations App of FB Group for Information Circular No 07 of 25 - Public Service Pay Agreement 2024 to 2026

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Government Buildings 10 Feb 2025
This afternoon PDFORRA met with An Tánaiste & Minister for Defence and his officials to discuss some of the ongoing issues relevant to our members with particular focus on recommendations from the Report of the Commission on Defence.

Today PDFORRA National Executive members paid a visit to the Defence Forces Supreme Commander in Áras an Uachtaráin.

A fantastic host who made time for a chat, special thanks to the Military Police staff who acted as escort for the visit.

#PDFORRA members please visit your Associations App or FB Group for

Info Circular No 5 of 25 - Lifetime Community Rating (LCR) Members of the PDF

Info Circular No 6 of 25 - Court Ordered Payments
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#PDFORRA members please visit you Associations FB Group of App for Information Circular No 04 of 25 - Final Date for processing of WTD claims.

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PDFORRA Members please visit your Associations Social Media platforms for Information Circular No 01 of 2025
Application of the Working Time Directive (WTD)

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In memory of Simon Devereux
Former Deputy General Secretary PDFORRA

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#PDFORRA members please visit your Associations FB Group or App for Information Circular No 29 of 24
Extension of time limit for submissions to the Defence Forces Tribunal

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Legislation around public service pensions need to change to allow people in fast accrual schemes access state pension benefits when they retire.