Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank our guests. Sadly Mr. Richardson hit the nail on the head when he used the word "subsisting". The level of funding that is being provided to the Reserve Defence Forces does not provide any meaningful hope for its future. I want to focus on a few specific questions and I am conscious that the Chair said to be mindful of our time.

Mr. Richardson spoke about employment protection and employer supports and he mentioned geographical expansion. How important does he consider regional development of the Reserve to be? When he speaks of potential overseas operational service for the Reserve, in what areas does he see that service taking place?