Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)

The figure reported in the national media was that there are currently 10,378 ex-servicemen and 10,353 active servicemen, which means there are 25 more on pension than in active service. I am not referring to people who want to retire, but if a captain at 54 years wishes to stay on, can that opportunity be granted to him or her? If a captain must retire at 55, while privates retire at 60——

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