Defence Forces Representative Organisations
Dail Éireann — 2020-11-17
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Simon Coveney (FG), Cork South-Central

I want to do what is right for the Defence Forces. At the moment I am most convinced by the argument for setting up a specific body concerned with Defence Forces pay and conditions. Serving in the Defence Forces is a unique type of national service. In my view a specific body is needed to look at that unique service and how it is rewarded. As I say, I do not have a closed mind on any of this stuff.

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Sitting date: 2020-11-17