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This delivers on a key priority for me as Minister for Defence - Tanaiste
Important legislation to support the work of Defence Forces - Minister Burke
The Tanaiste and Minister for Defence Micheal Martin and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke have today welcomed the implementation of the Working Time Directive across the Defence Forces with immediate effect.
Like employees in most other sectors, members of the Defence Forces will now enjoy the protections of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, which sets out statutory rights for employees in respect of daily breaks, weekly rest, and maximum working time over a given period and annual leave.
This follows the signing of the European Communities (Organisation of Working Time) (Defence Forces) Regulations 2025, by Minister Burke, bringing members of the Defence Forces under the ambit of the Organisation of Working Time Act.
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