634. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider reviewing the upper service limit of 21 years in respect of privates and corporals in the Defence Forces; if he will have regard to PDFORRA's view that a new upper service limit of 50 years of age for such ranks should be introduced instead of the 21 year limit subject to fitness and medical standards; his views on the contention that this approach can deliver savings of approximately €1 million in the first year; if his Department will engage with PDFORRA on these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18901/14]

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634. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider reviewing the upper service limit of 21 years in respect of privates and corporals in the Defence Forces; if he will have regard to PDFORRA's view that a new upper service limit of 50 years of age for such ranks should be introduced instead of the 21 year limit subject to fitness and medical standards; his views on the contention that this approach can deliver savings of approximately €1 million in the first year; if his Department will engage with PDFORRA on these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18901/14]

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