Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

I do not have any independent evidence that the present promotional system is not strictly adhered to as intended. A number of experts are of the view the present system must be updated and the Department of Defence has accepted that. Departmental officials and PDFORRA are discussing a mutually agreeable new system and that reply also applies to the final question. The matter is in conciliation and arbitration and they are working it out between them. Ultimately, whatever scheme they agree will come to me for approval, and we will consider the details. I want to let the two parties involved in conciliation and arbitration work it out between them.

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