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2024-03-28T11:30:34ZInternal disputes resolution procedure : Defence Forces pensions schemes
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Internal disputes resolution procedure : Defence Forces pensions schemes
2018-08-30T00:00:00ZStrengthening our Defence Forces - phase one : a high level plan to implement the report of the Public Service Pay Commission on recruitment and retention issues in the Permanent Defence Forces
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Strengthening our Defence Forces - phase one : a high level plan to implement the report of the Public Service Pay Commission on recruitment and retention issues in the Permanent Defence Forces
The Public Service Pay Commission (PSPC) submitted its third Report to the Minister for Finance & Public Expenditure and Reform in May 2019. The Report addressed issues relating to the recruitment and retention of personnel in the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) on foot of a comprehensive evaluation of these issues by the PSPC. The PSPC rightly identified that a career in the PDF is not comparable with that of any civilian occupation. It highlighted special disadvantages associated with military life such as unsocial hours of
duty; prolonged periods of separation from family; exposure to danger; and restrictions associated with military discipline. The PSPC also found that most of those who join the PDF are motivated by a desire to serve their country, which they do with pride and dedication. The PSPC identified significant retention issues across the services that make up the PDF. The PDF comprises highly trained, skilled and well motivated individuals who inevitably will be sought after and attracted to civilian employment, especially in a buoyant labour market. However, the loss of key personnel places additional pressure on, and limits the capacity of, the PDF in undertaking the crucial role that it performs in service to the State. The PSPC also identified difficulties with the current recruitment arrangements for enlisted personnel and made proposals directed at ameliorating those difficulties.
2019-09-11T00:00:00ZSkills for life employment support scheme : "helping you to reach your potential"
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Skills for life employment support scheme : "helping you to reach your potential"
The Employment Support Scheme is an initiative coordinated by the Defence Forces (DF), Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), Department of Defence (DoD) and Dublin & Dun Laoghaire Education & Training Board (DDLETB). It is designed to provide you with skills for life; skills which will assist you to enter the workforce or to pursue further education.
2019-01-01T00:00:00ZAnnual report 2018
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Annual report 2018
This Annual Report reviews the performance of the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces during 2018. Performance is reviewed against each of the Strategic Goals set out in the Department of Defence and Defence Forces Strategy Statement 2017 – 2020.
The Strategy Statement for the period 2017 – 2020 establishes the High Level Goal of the Defence Organisation as:
To provide for the military defence of the State, contribute to national and international peace and security and fulfil all other roles assigned by Government.
There are three distinct but complementary strategic dimensions required to deliver the High Level Goal. These are:
1. Defence Policy
2. Ensuring the Capacity to Deliver
3. Defence Forces Operational Outputs.
These headings form the basis of individual sections in this Report.
This Report fulfils the requirements of Section 4(1)(b) of the Public Service (Management) Act 1997 for an annual report to the Minister on performance against strategic objectives.
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