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Question· oralPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is examining strategies to reopen barracks along the border in the event of a hard Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52904/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

79. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is examining strategies to reopen barracks along the border in the event of a hard Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52904/17]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the considerations and planning his Department has taken with regard to Ireland's imminent joining of Permanent Structured Co-operation on Security and Defence, PESCO; if the defence budget for 2018, 2019 and 2020 will now increase year on year due to the commitments required of PESCO membership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52965/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

78. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the considerations and planning his Department has taken with regard to Ireland's imminent joining of Permanent Structured Co-operation on Security and Defence, PESCO; if the defence budget for 2018, 2019 and 2020 will now increase year on year due to the commitments required of PESCO membership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52965/17]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the numbers to date serving in the Permanent Defence Forces; the expected recruitment level in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52974/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

77. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the numbers to date serving in the Permanent Defence Forces; the expected recruitment level in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52974/17]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps taken by his Department to increase the capacity of the Air Corps to provide priority air transfers for medical treatment in view of the fact that the service was suspended in 2016. [52872/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

76. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps taken by his Department to increase the capacity of the Air Corps to provide priority air transfers for medical treatment in view of the fact that the service was suspended in 2016. [52872/17]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the six-monthly progress report on the use of Lariam for military personnel issued by the House of Commons Defence Committee (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52734/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

75. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the six-monthly progress report on the use of Lariam for military personnel issued by the House of Commons Defence Committee (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52734/17]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on his attendance at the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers, RACO, conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52895/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

73. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on his attendance at the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers, RACO, conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52895/17]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the services and supports available to former members of the Defence Forces that find themselves homeless or in financial difficulty; if these supports are overly dependent on fundraising (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52728/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

72. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the services and supports available to former members of the Defence Forces that find themselves homeless or in financial difficulty; if these supports are overly dependent on fundraising (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52728/17]

Question· oralPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there will be an increase in the duty allowance or payments to Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52901/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

70. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there will be an increase in the duty allowance or payments to Defence Forces personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52901/17]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy James Browne asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action being taken in the Defence Forces to address the findings in the recent climate survey regarding the stress experienced by personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52731/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

69. Deputy James Browne asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action being taken in the Defence Forces to address the findings in the recent climate survey regarding the stress experienced by personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52731/17]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

68. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the age profile of former members of the Defence Forces for each of the past five years who have had to avail of supports provided by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52729/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

68. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the age profile of former members of the Defence Forces for each of the past five years who have had to avail of supports provided by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52729/17]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to bring forward new measures to bolster the retention of serving members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52896/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

67. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to bring forward new measures to bolster the retention of serving members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52896/17]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of commitments if Ireland signs up to the PESCO agreement in view of that agreement's requirement to regularly increase the defence budget in real terms and to increasing the share of expenditure allocated to defence, research and technology with a view to nearing the 2% of total defence spending collective benchmark; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52967/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

66. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of commitments if Ireland signs up to the PESCO agreement in view of that agreement's requirement to regularly increase the defence budget in real terms and to increasing the share of expenditure allocated to defence, research and technology with a view to nearing the 2% of total defence spending collective benchmark; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52967/17]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on strategies within the Defence Forces to combat mental health challenges of personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52903/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

63. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on strategies within the Defence Forces to combat mental health challenges of personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52903/17]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the benefits for Ireland of the decision to sign up for PESCO; the impact this will have for members of the Defence Forces in County Kildare and nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52920/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

62. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the benefits for Ireland of the decision to sign up for PESCO; the impact this will have for members of the Defence Forces in County Kildare and nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52920/17]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the chemical exposure report 1994 to 2005 produced in 2014 by a person (details supplied); if a copy of that report was made available to the independent reviewer to allow them carry out a full assessment of the way in which the Air Corps dealt with recent whistleblowers' statements; if not, the reason therefor; and if its publication will be authorised. [52875/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

61. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the chemical exposure report 1994 to 2005 produced in 2014 by a person (details supplied); if a copy of that report was made available to the independent reviewer to allow them carry out a full assessment of the way in which the Air Corps dealt with recent whistleblowers' statements; if not, the reason therefor; and if its publication will be authorised. [52875/17]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

60. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to have available to them the equipment, training and personnel to meet all eventualities in which they may be called upon in emergency or other situations; if adequate updating, upgrading and upskilling takes place with regularity in all cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52918/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

60. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps continue to have available to them the equipment, training and personnel to meet all eventualities in which they may be called upon in emergency or other situations; if adequate updating, upgrading and upskilling takes place with regularity in all cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52918/17]

Question· oralPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to open a new Army barracks in counties Cavan or Monaghan or the greater Border region in view of Brexit and the possible reintroduction of a hard border. [52877/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

59. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to open a new Army barracks in counties Cavan or Monaghan or the greater Border region in view of Brexit and the possible reintroduction of a hard border. [52877/17]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action he has taken further to the Dáil Éireann motion prohibiting the use of Lariam as a drug of first choice for soldiers deployed overseas in areas in which exposure to malaria is a risk. [52874/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

58. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action he has taken further to the Dáil Éireann motion prohibiting the use of Lariam as a drug of first choice for soldiers deployed overseas in areas in which exposure to malaria is a risk. [52874/17]

Question· oralPQ 57asked

57. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to address the specific issues of pay and conditions in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52968/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

57. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to address the specific issues of pay and conditions in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52968/17]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has prepared legislation to accord enhanced rights for PDFORRA and the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers, RACO, in anticipation of the outcome of the European Committee on Social Rights case taken by EUROMIL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52916/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

56. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has prepared legislation to accord enhanced rights for PDFORRA and the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers, RACO, in anticipation of the outcome of the European Committee on Social Rights case taken by EUROMIL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52916/17]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the work ongoing within his Department on the proposed review of allowances for Defence Forces personnel under the conciliation and arbitration agreement; the timeframe for the review; the purpose of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52921/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

55. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the work ongoing within his Department on the proposed review of allowances for Defence Forces personnel under the conciliation and arbitration agreement; the timeframe for the review; the purpose of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52921/17]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that 335 members of the Defence Forces have left voluntarily to date in 2017; if he has satisfied himself that the pay and conditions of the Defence Forces are acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52966/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

54. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the fact that 335 members of the Defence Forces have left voluntarily to date in 2017; if he has satisfied himself that the pay and conditions of the Defence Forces are acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52966/17]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the business case put forward in favour of the purchase by the Naval Service of three new ships, with a fourth ship on order at a cost of approximately €500,000,000 as against the refurbishment of LÉ Emer, LÉ Deirdre and LÉ Aisling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52905/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

53. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the business case put forward in favour of the purchase by the Naval Service of three new ships, with a fourth ship on order at a cost of approximately €500,000,000 as against the refurbishment of LÉ Emer, LÉ Deirdre and LÉ Aisling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52905/17]

Question· oralPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to address the personnel gaps in the Defence Forces; the areas in which these gaps are most acute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52732/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

52. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to address the personnel gaps in the Defence Forces; the areas in which these gaps are most acute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52732/17]

Question· oralPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to reduce the number of persons in the Defence Forces in receipt of the family income supplement and other welfare supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52906/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

51. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps being taken to reduce the number of persons in the Defence Forces in receipt of the family income supplement and other welfare supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52906/17]

Question· oralPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if, in the event that Ireland becomes a signatory to the permanent structured co-operation framework, PESCO, a request from his Department for an increased budget will be necessary to fund the increase in defence spending envisaged by the mechanism and the associated European Defence Fund. [52736/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

50. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if, in the event that Ireland becomes a signatory to the permanent structured co-operation framework, PESCO, a request from his Department for an increased budget will be necessary to fund the increase in defence spending envisaged by the mechanism and the associated European Defence Fund. [52736/17]

Question· oralPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces continues to be maintained and-or increased; the degree to which gender balance continues to be observed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52919/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

49. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces continues to be maintained and-or increased; the degree to which gender balance continues to be observed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52919/17]

Question· oralPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Declan Breathnach asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the contingency plans in place to reopen Army barracks that were closed along the Border; his plans to reverse the decline in the Defence Forces to mitigate against increased smuggling activity; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that only two Army barracks remain near the border, at Bundoran and Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52727/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

48. Deputy Declan Breathnach asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the contingency plans in place to reopen Army barracks that were closed along the Border; his plans to reverse the decline in the Defence Forces to mitigate against increased smuggling activity; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that only two Army barracks remain near the border, at Bundoran and Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52727/17]

Question· oralPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to make provisions for post-2013 Defence Forces members who are mandatorily retired at 58 years of age and who are not eligible to receive a contributory State pension until 66 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52735/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

47. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to make provisions for post-2013 Defence Forces members who are mandatorily retired at 58 years of age and who are not eligible to receive a contributory State pension until 66 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52735/17]

Question· oralPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which he plans to arrest the ongoing decline in membership of the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52897/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

46. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which he plans to arrest the ongoing decline in membership of the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52897/17]

Question· oralPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces units in which the establishment strength in station for officers is running at less than 50% for November 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52899/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

44. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces units in which the establishment strength in station for officers is running at less than 50% for November 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52899/17]

Question· oralPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps taken by his Department to address the pay and conditions of the Defence Forces personnel as highlighted by a group (details supplied) in a recent protest. [53034/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

43. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps taken by his Department to address the pay and conditions of the Defence Forces personnel as highlighted by a group (details supplied) in a recent protest. [53034/17]

Question· oralPQ 42asked

42. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of discussions he has had with Defence Forces representative organisations on the issue of mandatory retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52898/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2017

42. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of discussions he has had with Defence Forces representative organisations on the issue of mandatory retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52898/17]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he has included lands currently administered by the Department of Defence in his review of publicly owned land that could be utilised for housing; and if he has had discussions with the Minister for Defence in relation to the long term optimal use of these sites. [52262/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2017

46. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he has included lands currently administered by the Department of Defence in his review of publicly owned land that could be utilised for housing; and if he has had discussions with the Minister for Defence in relation to the long term optimal use of these sites. [52262/17]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

282. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of overseas appointments being filled by NCOs; the number of overseas appointments now filled by officers; when these appointments were made; and the location of each. [52254/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2017

282. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of overseas appointments being filled by NCOs; the number of overseas appointments now filled by officers; when these appointments were made; and the location of each. [52254/17]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of cadets who graduated in each of the past five years; the initial posting of each; and the number of Defence Forces personnel under their remit. [52253/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2017

281. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of cadets who graduated in each of the past five years; the initial posting of each; and the number of Defence Forces personnel under their remit. [52253/17]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

280. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the difference in pay for private soldiers with years accrued compared with pay for lieutenants recently graduated from cadet school; and the reason for such wage anomalies. [52252/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2017

280. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the difference in pay for private soldiers with years accrued compared with pay for lieutenants recently graduated from cadet school; and the reason for such wage anomalies. [52252/17]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

279. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if duty moneys owed to members of the Defence Forces are being paid in a timely manner; if protocol exists to ensure no delays in payments of moneys due; and if staffing constraints exist that would delay payments due. [52251/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2017

279. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if duty moneys owed to members of the Defence Forces are being paid in a timely manner; if protocol exists to ensure no delays in payments of moneys due; and if staffing constraints exist that would delay payments due. [52251/17]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

278. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the purpose of the account holders allowance; the number of recipients of this allowance; and if those that receive this allowance actually physically carry out the duties assigned to this role. [52250/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2017

278. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the purpose of the account holders allowance; the number of recipients of this allowance; and if those that receive this allowance actually physically carry out the duties assigned to this role. [52250/17]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

277. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of uniformed personnel in all branches of the Defence Forces; the numbers in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, respectively; and the ratio of commissioned officers to rank and file members across the three branches. [52249/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2017

277. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of uniformed personnel in all branches of the Defence Forces; the numbers in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, respectively; and the ratio of commissioned officers to rank and file members across the three branches. [52249/17]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

276. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to improve the pay, allowances and conditions for members of the Permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52242/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2017

276. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to improve the pay, allowances and conditions for members of the Permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52242/17]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

275. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will ensure that there is no diminution in the status of the Army Reserve centre in County Cavan in view of the importance of the Army Reserve in contributing to the capability of the Defence Forces and retaining a link with local communities which is essential to recruitment and capacity building in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52241/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2017

275. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will ensure that there is no diminution in the status of the Army Reserve centre in County Cavan in view of the importance of the Army Reserve in contributing to the capability of the Defence Forces and retaining a link with local communities which is essential to recruitment and capacity building in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52241/17]

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