Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

When will the Minister of State introduce an overseas establishment for officers and NCOs to allow vacancies to be filled when people are overseas? Has he considered that possibility? It can be slightly misleading when 700 personnel overseas are counted as part of the strength figures that are given. Those who are left behind must plug the gaps and are effectively double-jobbing, which has an impact on morale and stress levels. Has the Minister of State considered introducing a policy for personnel to act up one rank to fill overseas gaps?

In the context of the UN, has the Minister of State changed his position on engaging with military management on awarding distinguished service and gallantry medals for the heroes of Jadotville?