Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 10 July 2025
Committee on Defence and National Security
General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed)
2:00 am
Mr. Conor King:
Yes, first on suspension, there is nothing in the Act on it. I am sorry, we are talking about dismissal. It is on the recommendation of the Chief of Staff and the President may dismiss. Senator Kyne is right. This has the potential to strengthen and provide more clarity on the reasons for a potential dismissal. We welcome that clarity. The Chief of Staff should have the powers to recommend a dismissal to an tUachtarán for anyone who is found guilty of prescribed actions warranting dismissal.