PQ 162
162. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the request by PDFORRA for a further review of the 21 year limit on contracts for members of the Permanent Defence Force; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this particular requirement will cause serious difficulties for many serving members who have mortgage and family commitments and who have the necessary skills and fitness levels to continue to serve beyond the 21 year limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20570/14]
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7 May 2014
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7 May 2014 · Defence Forces Personnel
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Brendan Smith
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Defence
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7 May 2014
Summary
162. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the request by PDFORRA for a further review of the 21 year limit on contracts for members of the Permanent Defence Force; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this particular requirement will cause serious difficulties for many serving members who have mortgage and family commitments and who have the necessary skills and fitness levels to continue to serve beyond the 21 year limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20570/14]
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7 May 2014
Defence Forces Personnel
162. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the request by PDFORRA for a further review of the 21 year limit on contracts for members of the Permanent Defence Force; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this particular requirement will cause serious difficulties for many serving members who have mortgage and family commitments and who have the necessary skills and fitness levels to continue to serve beyond the 21 year limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20570/14]
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- Official source: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2014-05-07/162/
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