International Security and International Trade: Statements
Dail Éireann — 2025-03-20
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Neale Richmond (FG), Dublin Rathdown

First, Deputy Heneghan raised the case of Cadet Matthew Scully. I do not have the prerogative to make an intervention in the Chamber this afternoon. I will refer this matter to the Minister for Defence, but I cannot give any guarantees because it is important that there is no such thing as ministerial intervention in the operation of or recruitment by the Defence Forces. However, I will make sure the points the Deputy made are passed on. I appreciate its importance.

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Sitting date: 2025-03-20