Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I find the Deputy's questions really interesting.

I should have welcomed the members of the reserve who are in the Gallery to hear our exchanges and the extent to which issues are addressed seriously in this Parliament. It is a very good thing that they are here this morning. I gather the committee is meeting them this afternoon. I very much welcome that because I particularly value the work done by members of the reserve who engage in training days and have volunteered to be part of the reserve. Being part of the reserve is a clear signal of people's patriotism and commitment to the community and willingness to contribute to it.