Defence Forces: Motion
Seanad Éireann — 2026-01-21
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Joe Conway (IND), Cultural and Educational Panel

Before we go any further, I want to withdraw a remark I made to the effect that any old donkey could carry a standard Steyr AUG rifle. That was just a flourish in the heat of the moment.
Carrying a Steyr rifle is a highly responsible job. I would not like it to go down-----

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Sitting date: 2026-01-21