• IFESA - The Irish Fire and Emergency Services Association
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NATIONAL NEWS UPDATE - Summer 2013

It's been a long time coming this update but here it is in detail.

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IFESA Statement 02.07.13 re Ballot Result

Dear Firefighters,

The Irish Fire and Emergency Services Association (IFESA) have voted with over 90% against the Haddington Road Agreement as results from the ballot have shown. This document was discussed at length at a recent National Meeting which saw delegates from both full time and retained from all over the country making the journey to Sallins in County Kildare. It was felt by all concerned that firefighters have given enough already and simply do not have any more to give, the shameful demands and cutbacks being made on the frontline on a day to day basis is having devastating effects on the personnel who are struggling to cope with the effects both on a personal and professional basis. As before this agreement can be revisited by the Government at any stage and their track record in this regard speaks for itself.

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EFFUA April 2013 press release

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John Kidd on RTE's Morning Ireland programme (June 21st ) calls for national, not local, fire service

John Kidd,  IFESA Chairman discusses the dangers firefighters face, saying firefighting services should be in state control and not under local authorities. Click on the link below to hear the interview.

http://www.rte.ie/news/morningireland/player.html?20130621,20215376,20215376,flash,232

IFESA SAYS CLARITY ON SOCIAL WELFARE ENTITLEMENTS FOR RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS GOOD FOR FIRE SAFETY OF COMMUNITIES

The Irish Fire and Emergency Services Association (IFESA ) said today (Tuesday) that a commitment from Social Protection Minister, Joan Burton that retained fire-fighters will be entitled to social welfare payments is important for the fire safety of communities throughout the countryThe Irish Fire and Emergency Services Association (IFESA ) said today (Tuesday) that a commitment from Social Protection Minister, Joan Burton that retained fire-fighters will be entitled to social welfare payments is important for the fire safety of communities throughout the country.

IFESA National Chairman, John Kidd said IFESA had warned that the treat to the social welfare payments of retained fire-fighters could drive hundreds of trained and committed fire-fighters from the fire service and increase the fire risk for the public and communities around the country.

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