Rose Conway-Walsh (Mayo, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Before I go to the members, I thank our guests for their comprehensive statement. I am really pleased that we were able to facilitate this meeting today. To date, most if not all of the discussion on this general scheme has been taken up with the triple lock but what our guests have outlined today has very serious consequences. I look forward to the discussion with members. I am really grateful for RACO's statement today. Our guests have outlined the wide range of members of the Defence Forces that RACO represents. One of our primary functions as a committee is to ensure that we have Defence Forces that are fit for purpose. It does alarm me to hear about a lack consultation with RACO on the preparation of the heads of Bill and I hope we can put right what has not happened heretofore.