Dáil debates
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Defence Forces Reorganisation
1:00 pm
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
Certainly, they are aware of the decision. It was not a matter of consultation but one of policy, and it fell to me as Minister to make the decision. When the initial work has been completed by the Secretary General and the Chief of Staff, there will be a consultative process on issues of relevance to the organisations. Ultimately, the decision on the new structure will be made by me and not by the organisations themselves, but obviously we are anxious to ensure that the maximum consultation takes place. I assure the Deputy that insofar as there are issues that fall within the remit of PDFORRA and the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers, RACO, those discussions will take place. I have had some contact with them on a general basis, but there is specific work to be done now and it is being carried out.
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