Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

My inclination is to agree with this as, while there are pros and cons, I know the EAG mentioned after its study of the Defence Forces that the age profile was very high. I agree with the Minister's approach in extending this to 21 years because much expertise has been built up. My only concern relates to the likely impact on recruitment and a turnover of personnel that heretofore took place but now might not. Has this issue been examined?

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