RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

Reserve Defence Force Representative Association (#RDFRA) - Our mission is to advocate on behalf of all members of the #ReserveDefenceForce / #RDF rdfra.ie Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare Joined August 2016

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

2 weeks ago

Details of adopted policies will be posted by email to all members over the coming days, and the updated RDFRA policy will be updated at rdfra.ie/policy

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

2 weeks ago

Over the weekend, RDFRA held its Annual Delegate Conference. Updates on RDFRA activity were provided to Unit Representatives. Policy Motions proposed by Unit Reps, as well as updates to the RDFRA Constitution, were discussed and voted on.

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

3 months ago

This a welcomed step that RDFRA recently discussed with Minister for Defence Helen McEntee TD, that we hope will be followed-up with more measures to bring about a regenerated Reserve Defence Force.

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

3 months ago

An announcement of the new guidance is available for serving members on the ORA Workvivo page. This finally provides proper mechanisms, through the mechanism of Supplemental Military Service, to enable routine paid support activities on a proper legislative basis within Ireland.

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

3 months ago

RDFRA is very pleased to see the distribution of a new Guidance Document from the Office of Reserve Affairs, through the Chain of Command to RDF units on the matter of administration of Support Activities.

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

3 months ago

This International Women's Day, RDFRA are delighted to see the wide acknowledgement of the important service of women in the Permanent and Reserve Defence Forces. BZ to Lt Curran and Sgt Hennessy for presenting this important message from the Reserve Strategic Engagement Team

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

4 months ago

Bravo Zulu from RDFRA to Father Paul Murphy DSM, Corporal Daniel Padden DSM, Private Ciara Shanahan DSM and Private Dylan Geraghty DSM who were awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in this morning's ceremony. In attendance on behalf of RDFRA was Vice Chairperson, Marie Quaid.

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

4 months ago

3/ Any support you are able to give, by donating and sharing this post, will be greatly appreciated by Mariusz and his family. @defenceforces @dfreserve @naval_service

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

4 months ago

2/ Mariusz is well liked and respected by his comrades across the Defence Forces from his dedicated service to the Reserve Defence Force, alongside comrades of the Permanent Naval Service at sea, and as a member of the Defence Forces Parachute Club. gofundme.com/f/stage-4-canc…

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

4 months ago

1/ RDFRA has recently received some difficult news about our member and comrade Mariusz Oplawski of the Naval Service Reserve. Mariusz was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in December of last year, and is currently undergoing specialist treatment in Poland.

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RACO @RACO_DF

4 months ago

RACO Statement on the decision of the European Committee of Social Rights that Ireland is in violation of the European Social Charter concerning Overtime, and public holiday pay for members of the @defenceforces. @EUROMILeurope @pdforra @IRLDeptDefence @irishcongress @HMcEntee

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

5 months ago

5/ A full report on the outcomes of these meetings will be sent to all RDFRA members shortly.

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

5 months ago

4/ We look forward to further constructive engagement with both the Minister and her Department in the coming months to resolve outstanding issues for our members.

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

5 months ago

1/ Eugene Gargan, President of RDFRA and Neil Richardson, General Secretary, were pleased to meet Minister for Defence Helen McEntee TD last week, and with officials of the Department of Defence last Thursday.

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

6 months ago

Congratulations from RDFRA to the 28 new Army Reserve Comdts and 2 new Naval Service Reserve Lt-Cdrs recently promoted! A Snr NCO competition (Sgt-Maj/Coy Sgt/CQMS/SCPO/CPO) will follow shortly in Q1 2026. Excellent and vitally needed rentention measures 🇮🇪 @dfreserve

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Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire @Donnchadhol

6 months ago

The Reserve defence forces play a vitally important role. The men & women of the RDF are skilled, capable people who are committed to serve their country Is féidir leo cur go mór le slándála & cosaint na tíre. Thanks to Eugene Gargan of @RDFRepAssoc for meeting me today

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

8 months ago

RDFRA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sgt Paul Ryan, a serving member of 1 Inf Bn E Coy a former RDFRA Sub-Unit Representative. The Association wishes to offer sincerest condolences to his family, friends & comrades. rip.ie/death-notice/p…

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RDFRA @RDFRepAssoc

9 months ago

The video of RDFRA's recent appearance before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Defence and National Security has now been published. Please see link below: oireachtas.ie/en/oireachtas-…