PDFORRA say poor levels of pay are sending defence forces into freefall
It's claimed hundreds of soldiers, sailors and air corp staff have spent thousands of euro of their own money to get out of the forces.
PDFORRA, the organisation which represents staff, says that since January over 170 personnel have paid as much as €40,000 each to be relieved of their duties.
The association says poor levels of pay is the main reason for members wanting to leave.
Defence Force members have not received pay restoration since the economic crash
Speaking to RedFM News Shelley Cotter of the Wives and Partners of the Defence Forces group says the only action that will help the Defence Forces out of their freefall is to increase rates of pay.
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