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

I am not clear on the answer to that question and do not wish to guess it. I am sure there was a range of different reasons some people were unable to engage in training in any particular year. I am sure that for some people, there were very good reasons for this. Consequently, I do not wish to second-guess that. Nevertheless, in the context of the review, what is made clear is the importance of the engagement in training in order that members of the RDF are able to undertake any duties should they arise.