Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)

Has anything been done this year to invite recruits to the cadet school? If the Minister makes progress on this front with the Minister for Finance, how will they be enrolled and from where will they come? There is a problem in that people who would want careers in the Defence Forces might apply in other fields and seek to pursue other careers due to the moratorium. Should a decision not be reached quickly so as to allow people to direct their attention towards the Defence Forces? They could pursue cadet careers, which would lead on to officerships.

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