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

I raised the issue of the 21-year rule with the Minister last year. Members who joined the Defence Forces in the past, when the numbers in force were much larger, had an expectation of long service and possible future promotion. Some of them now find themselves in a position where that will not happen and they have to leave after 21 years, even though they meet all the fitness requirements and so on. I realise that events have moved on but this seems somewhat unfair. Is there any way of addressing it?