Defence Forces
Dail Éireann — 2023-03-23
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Peter Fitzpatrick (IND), Louth

Will the Minister outline any updates on the mandatory retirement age in the Defence Forces for post-1994 privates and corporals; the steps he will take to retain the affected personnel in amidst a staff-retention crisis; if there have been any advancements in his discussions with the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform highlighted during Leaders' Questions last week; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

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Sitting date: 2023-03-23