Defence Forces
Dail Éireann — 2023-02-02
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Bernard Durkan (FG), Kildare North

I agree with the previous speaker on the salient issues. The Minister is in the best position to identify those, drive them forward and achieve results in the short term. Morale is affected throughout the Defence Forces due to the length of time we have discussed these issues without any marked degree of success, although that is not his fault. The salient issues can be dealt with shortly and quickly. I echo the words of my colleague in that regard, particularly in relation to traditional military constituencies.

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Sitting date: 2023-02-02