Irish Defence Forces Personnel Raise Frustration Over Pay and Conditions

Military representatives voiced intense frustration over stagnant pay and unfulfilled government promises.

Irish military representatives expressed deep frustration with the Government over unfulfilled promises regarding pay and working conditions. At an annual union conference, officers highlighted severe issues, including overtime rates as low as €4 an hour and starting salaries for cadets of roughly €25,000.

• The unionThe representative association Raco raised the concerns at its annual conference.
• The overtimeOfficers reported earning as little as €4 an hour for extra hours worked.
• The starting payNew cadets enter service with a starting salary of about €25,000.