Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)

If a working group is considering the matter then clearly, the uniform is not suitable. The issue of pregnant personnel being on duty does not arise. However, when these individuals are in the office or back at base, they like to be in uniform. These women want to wear that in which they feel comfortable; that is why they resort to wearing their civilian clothes. This is not a major issue to everyone but it is important to those involved. It is vital that the small percentage of females serving in the Defence Forces who are pregnant should be accommodated and should be made to feel as comfortable as possible.

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