The association representing enlisted personnel in the Defence Forces is “preparing multiple court actions” in respect of breaches of the Working Time Directive. The Irish Examiner understands that in addition to its legal actions, PDForra has also been in talks with the Department of Defence in the past week regarding compensation for past work practices on behalf of other personnel. Britain, Germany and Sweden have already implemented the Working Time Directive for their military personnel and the government here has done likewise for gardaí. PDForra has also lodged papers in the High Court in an attempt to force the Government to allow it to affiliate with ICTU. Euromil, the association which represents 500,000 military personnel in 22 European countries, has also backed PDForra's right to ICTU affiliation.

Source: Irish Examiner May 31, 2021 11:35 UTC