Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

I do not wish the Minister to take up the role of Ombudsman for the Defence Forces, but perhaps he can answer this question. If a wrong has been done, is it the Minister who will seek to right it in the first place? Does the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces make recommendations in her reports as to what action might be taken by the Minister? Can he indicate how many of the 12 reports to date affect former members, as complainants, and how many affect serving members? Finally, has the Minister recommended any disciplinary action to date on any of the reports or what action has he taken in respect of them? I would be obliged if he would elaborate on those points.

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