Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)

Is there a timescale within the Department for completion of this reorganisation? When will the new structures be in place? Is it envisaged that senior positions in the Army will be removed because of the restructuring of the brigades? Will there be relocation of personnel?

I have a specific issue about which the Minister may not have information, but I would appreciate if he could write back to me. An issue has arisen with regard to the relocation of officers and members of the PDF from Dún Uí Néill Barracks, who are currently entitled to a Border duty allowance. Those transferring to Athlone are allowed to retain that allowance, while those transferring to Dublin are not. I would appreciate an explanation from the Minister of this inconsistency in the treatment of the people involved. When does the Minister envisage being in a position to announce which one of the current brigades will no longer be in existence?

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