David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As we have a quorum we can commence the meeting. Apologies have been received from Deputy Anne Ferris for part of the meeting, Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Senator Denis O'Donovan. I thank the Minister for his attendance today to discuss with the committee the value for money review of the Reserve Defence Forces, October 2012. There will be an opening statement from the Minister, followed by a question and answer session.