Cathal Berry (Kildare South, Independent)
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I move amendment No. 1:

In page 6, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following: "Amendment of section 3 of Defence (Amendment) Act 2006

8.The Defence (Amendment) Act 2006 is amended in section 3(1) by the substitution of "Defence Forces" for “Permanent Defence Force".".

I am not sure how relevant this proposal is. What the Minister said is a very encouraging development. I propose a small change which would allow a member of the Reserve Defence Force to travel abroad in an official capacity. That would allow for the same privilege as is extended to members of the Permanent Defence Force. What the Minister said is far more comprehensive and ambitious. He said he will introduce a series of amendments on Report Stage.