Mr. Conor King:

I thank the Cathaoirleach, his staff and all the members of the committee for their kind words and support. If we were not positive and optimistic, we would not be here. We would have given up a long time ago. The Defence Forces are a fixable organisation and we have the solutions to resolve the ongoing retention crisis. We want to work with the Department of Defence, military management, the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform and anyone else who will help, because a lot of assistance is required and it will require consultation and engagement. It is never too late to change the habit of a lifetime. I again sincerely thank the committee for its indulgence.