Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes.

I will now respond to the questions about the Reserve Defence Force and the changes to R5 and F7. Work is ongoing on both. I understand my officials sought to meet the representatives of Reserve Defence Force, but they were not available in the past few weeks. However, I know that a meeting is planned.

On the eye sight standards required to be met by recruits to the Naval Service Reserve, I understand they are being changed. I was not aware of this issue until it was raised in the House. I looked into it and they are being changed.

Recruitment will be open until early June. Applicants can apply for positions in the Reserve for the remainder of this month and the month of May. I encourage middle management to visit third level colleges or whatever area in which they believe there are potential candidates.