John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I welcome a code of practice. With regard to the discussions the Minister has had with the representative bodies of the Defence Forces, I note that as this code of practice is put together, there will be conversations. What discussions have taken place with the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association, PDFORRA, or Representative Association of Commissioned Officers, RACO, in drafting this amendment? A code of practice and the legislation are only as important as the people on the ground who enact them. Given the major difficulties within the Defence Forces in terms of retention and recruitment, etc., will the Minister give assurances that there are adequate resources and personnel within the military police to ensure this legislation, which has been a long time coming, is put into effect?