Cathal Berry (Kildare South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

To back up Deputy Cronin, there was a suggestion that the retirement ages were going to be increased soon. Would our guests have any update on that and the timeline for implementation? I know there are lots of people in the corporal and sergeant ranks across the Defence Forces who are approaching 50. They are concerned about where they are going to be, career-wise, in the next five years and are wondering if they should leave the Defence Forces and make alternative arrangements or if they should stay. Can any clarity be brought to that issue?