Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

I will convey Deputy Deenihan's request to Lieutenant General Nash to attend a meeting of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights.

In regard to the points made by Deputies Wall and Varadkar, I agree it is a question of career progression. I thank the Deputies for their suggestions, which I will pass on. Deputy Varadkar is correct that it is not a question of money. Doctors do not want to go into the Army because they do not see it as advancing their career. If Deputy Varadkar wishes to submit his suggestion in writing or meet me to discuss it, he will be more than welcome. I am open to all suggestions.

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