Defence Forces members seek talks on working time directive
Officer in charge of bomb disposal unit is ‘on call’ for periods of 72 hours at a time
Crew shortage prevents Naval Service vessels setting sail
Emergency meeting of top officers convened as reservists drafted to fill gaps on third ship
Military officers feels ‘exploited’ over pay and conditions
Representative body argues lack of union rights puts it at disadvantage in pay talks
Staff issues in Defence Forces as officers take private sector jobs
Representative Association of Commissioned Officers says vacancies causing pressure
Defence Forces could not cope with ‘continual’ terrorism
Comdt Earnán Naughton expresses concern at ability of forces to respond to attacks
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