Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

There is another issue highlighted in the submission about which I am very uncomfortable. I am very supportive of the Reserve Defence Force. On the issue of structural conflict between the terms "Defence Forces" and "Reserve Defence Force", as a taxpayer I see both as our Defence Forces. I do not like to see distinctions between organisations. All Defence Forces personnel represent the State. We are very proud of all such personnel and appreciate their commitment, time and effort. As I said, I do not like the structural conflict between the Reserve Defence Force and the Defence Forces.