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  • #91
    there's no shortage of money going to Health and HSE. Our budget is comparable to many larger EU states and percentage of GDP one of the highest.

    the problem is the lack of accountability, multiple duplicated layers of management, redundant positions, out of date clinical practices....the list goes one.

    the only way to fix it is massive overhaul of clinical focus, integrated IT, records, payroll, etc, mass redundancies and contract changes. all of which nobody has the interest or balls to take on!
    An army is power. Its entire purpose is to coerce others. This power can not be used carelessly or recklessly. This power can do great harm. We have seen more suffering than any man should ever see, and if there is going to be an end to it, it must be an end that justifies the cost. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

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    • #92
      Originally posted by X-RayOne View Post
      there's no shortage of money going to Health and HSE. Our budget is comparable to many larger EU states and percentage of GDP one of the highest.

      the problem is the lack of accountability, multiple duplicated layers of management, redundant positions, out of date clinical practices....the list goes one.

      the only way to fix it is massive overhaul of clinical focus, integrated IT, records, payroll, etc, mass redundancies and contract changes. all of which nobody has the interest or balls to take on!
      In relation to the EU28 rankings from high to low we are:
      25th for Government Budget as % of GDP
      28th for Defence Budget as % of GDP
      26th for Defence Budget as % of Government Budget

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      • #93
        Originally posted by X-RayOne View Post
        there's no shortage of money going to Health and HSE. Our budget is comparable to many larger EU states and percentage of GDP one of the highest.

        the problem is the lack of accountability, multiple duplicated layers of management, redundant positions, out of date clinical practices....the list goes one.

        the only way to fix it is massive overhaul of clinical focus, integrated IT, records, payroll, etc, mass redundancies and contract changes. all of which nobody has the interest or balls to take on!
        HSE otherwise know as horror stories everyday of the medical and financial kind with zero accountability and zero consequences.
        Fail to prepare, prepare to fail

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        • #94
          It was with absolute fury I saw Micheal Lehane from RTE being sent out on 9 o clock news last night to take the fax from government PR off the fax machine "look theres tons of budget pressures out there, we have to be careful" ( this with a 2 bil cost on kids hospital plus more coming on the nat broadband plan )

          Whys this important ? cos Public Service pay commission report went to cabinet this morning

          Sure as eggs is eggs Paschal D on radio at lunch
          Mr Donohoe pointed out that Fianna Fáil has a motion before the Dáil this evening seeking a higher rate of pay for the Defence Forces. He said while he values the contribution of people in the Defence Forces, there is a collective pay agreement and “despite what Fianna Fáil says about being careful they are going into the Dáil this evening looking for money.”

          The Public Service Pay Commission will deal with the issue shortly, he added. “Fianna Fáil decided to take advantage of that. We will stick to the collective agreement that treats all public servants equally.”
          see https://www.irishexaminer.com/breaki...sm-930076.html

          To be technically correct did RACO or PDFORRA actually agree to LRA or HRA - not sure you can actually call an agreement when there wasn't one, werent they imposed with no negotiation or assent if I recall
          Last edited by trellheim; 11 June 2019, 16:10.
          "Are they trying to shoot down the other drone? "

          "No, they're trying to fly the tank"

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          • #95
            LRA and HRA were negotiated.The big snag though was that all representative associations were in a side room.Unless PDFORRA is afforded affiliate status to ICTU that will continue unfortunately.
            "Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.

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            • #96
              Originally posted by A/TEL View Post
              A building has been earmarked for a number of years for this project. What was missing was the the money!.

              This project should begin this year once the DOD release the money to the DF.

              BTW, no such thing as an O/Tel for the last 20 years. O/Commop is the correct term. (Tel's & Sig's combined)
              May I ask what is the optimal type of accomadation for persons living in ?..I would hope single room occupancy at least with laundy, kitchen faciilties and recreational facilities at each block

              I always though that the basin would be optimal but given the potential ecological and environmental hazards that may rear their head in the future , probably not the best of locations,. My choice would be to level the old Billets , build a three floor facility there extending from the NCOs mess to the Galley
              Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe

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              • #97
                any word on the pay commission report lads... should have been leaked today at least.
                "Are they trying to shoot down the other drone? "

                "No, they're trying to fly the tank"

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                • #98
                  Originally posted by trellheim View Post
                  any word on the pay commission report lads... should have been leaked today at least.
                  Was expected to be discussed at cabinet today. Spin in full effect. Pay and allowance "increase" not pay & allowance restoration.

                  Taoiseach Leo Varadkar recently told the Dáil that the current staff turnover rate of 8% i s unacceptable and should be reduced to 5% to ensure that healthy staffing levels are maintained. However,Mr Varadkar ruled out any increases to pay, pensions or allowances, claiming it would not be “fair” to “single out” one group in the public sector above any other.
                  For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                  • #99
                    Originally posted by trellheim View Post
                    any word on the pay commission report lads... should have been leaked today at least.


                    €10m package

                    Increases in allowances (10% for MSA, increase in PDA, reintroduction of pilot retention scheme)

                    Formal announcement tomorrow

                    Also saw something about Overseas allowances

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                    • Taoiseach Leo Varadkar recently told the Dáil that the current staff turnover rate of 8% i s unacceptable and should be reduced to 5% to ensure that healthy staffing levels are maintained. However,Mr Varadkar ruled out any increases to pay, pensions or allowances, claiming it would not be “fair” to “single out” one group in the public sector above any other.
                      Garda Siochana get a special "shift hand over / brief" allowance when they threaten disruptive actions.

                      Nurses get a new pay grade scheme when they threaten disruptive actions.

                      Not fair to single out one group in the public sector over another.......Taoiseach you're spoofing!

                      Just need the trinity completed with the Teachers to kick up next to be fair to the rest of the public sector
                      An army is power. Its entire purpose is to coerce others. This power can not be used carelessly or recklessly. This power can do great harm. We have seen more suffering than any man should ever see, and if there is going to be an end to it, it must be an end that justifies the cost. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

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                      • AC FTS had observers at an ex in Slovenia according to their tweets

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                        • AC FTS had observers at an ex in Slovenia according to their tweets
                          You would be amazed where people actually are at the moment and what doesnt make it into the funny papers ha ha ha.
                          "Are they trying to shoot down the other drone? "

                          "No, they're trying to fly the tank"

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                          • Originally posted by DeV View Post
                            AC FTS had observers at an ex in Slovenia according to their tweets
                            Do you have a link to that Dev? Thanks

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                            • Originally posted by meridian View Post
                              Do you have a link to that Dev? Thanks

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                              • Must read closer next time :facepalm: Thanks DeV, great to see them overseas on that exercise with the Slovenians Hopefully we'll see aircraft traveling in the future.

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