30mins, just like yours?
Not Yet.
some of your colleagues were happy to sacrifice them in favour of Off Time
True. '' SOME'' a minority of staff still can't see the light. Fatigue breaks are far more important than off time. Not that there is much of that available.
nobody seems willing to provide the resources to train those staff in DUB positions
Under utilisation of staff is a massive problem within the IAA both in Shannon and Dublin. Many controllers are looking for extra ratings and are constantly being knocked back while the IAA cherry pick who goes forward for what course and who get's chosen for expert duties. There is no make , shape or sense to the process in which ratings and duties are handed out. Coupled with that the IAA still don't know WTF to do with LOw Level. The plan changes weekly.
Mis management and lack of resources is a significant contributing factor to the low morale at both stations. Basically staff are saying '' if you don't want to make use of me, Your loss''.