Pat Buckley (Cork East, Sinn Fein)
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I agree with that recommendation, but the Defence Forces is not all about heading out with a gun or tank. There are possibilities. I have encountered people who are fully qualified engineers, mechanics and the like but who, because of their age, have not been allowed to join the Defence Forces. This matter should be looked into and I would like to revisit it. In cases where people have expertise that would be an asset to some part or other of the Defence Forces, it should be allowed.