FDA in Northern Ireland
FDA represents staff in the Northern Ireland Civil Service
The FDA provides workplace representation, legal assistance, career development and many other benefits to members working in Northern Ireland.
We work collaboratively and in partnership to improve the professional and public standing of our members.
The Northern Ireland Section of the FDA has an elected Convenor, supported by a Section Committee and a National Officer.
If you would like to find out more about the work of the FDA’s in Northern Ireland, or if you are an FDA member with an issue or concern you would like to raise with your local reps, please drop us a line at Secretary@FDANI@onmicrosoft.com.
Robert Murtagh
National Officer
Robert is the National Officer with responsibility for members employed in the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
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Latest news in Northern Ireland
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FDA attends Irish Congress of Trade Unions Biennial Delegates Conference in Belfast
Building on the FDA’s increased presence in Northern Ireland (NI), this week the FDA’s National Officer for NI Robert Murtagh has been attending the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Biennial Delegates Conference in Belfast, with General Secretary Dave Penman also in attendance as an observer.
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FDA rejects claims civil service to blame for delays to Northern Ireland infrastructure projects
The FDA’s National Officer for Northern Ireland Robert Murtagh has spoken out against claims that the Northern Ireland Civil Service, were to blame for the failure of infrastructure projects to be completed on time.
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FDA response to PAC report on Major Capital Projects: Ministers need to take responsibility
FDA National Officer Robert Murtagh has said ministers “need to take responsibility” for overspend on major capital projects in Northern Ireland.
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