Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Well it is 95% of 38, I was just making a point. That was the level of detail published on 23 March because the high-level action plan identified 38 early actions. Parallel to this, it provided the necessary building blocks to develop a detailed implementation plan and the establishment of the oversight group. I have no difficulty with the committee having an oversight role and access to all details. I want to do the best for the Defence Forces. There is a need for balance and perspective. To be fair, Deputy Cronin referenced the pay rates, which she feels are reasonable for people starting off. There is almost a difficulty in acknowledging that; people move on quickly. Those rates are comparable with, if not better than, most starting rates in the private sector.