Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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I thank the Minister for his engagement this afternoon, which was quite comprehensive in terms of his replies to members' questions and observations. We will undoubtedly return to this issue again. The Minister agreed to let us have in writing details of the implementation plan and costings. When we receive that, we will have a look at it and hopefully have a further engagement with the Minister.

This is a really important report. I acknowledge the work in the report, particularly by all 16 members of the Commission on the Defence Forces, who worked for more than a year. Mr. Aidan O'Driscoll, the chair of the Commission on the Defence Forces, ensured that it was delivered in a comprehensive manner. Mr. Cathal Duffy, the head of the secretariat, is with us this afternoon. I thank him for all his work and commend everybody associated with what is a blueprint for the future. We will go into private session as the Minister departs for the Seanad.