David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for his reply. Does he agree that the fact that no use is being made of the reservists who are integrated and highly trained could act as a deterrent to people applying for the reserve or for integration? Does the Minister agree that those people are committed, dedicated and anxious to serve in some way? If no use is made of them, and they are just allowed to sit around, that could be a reason the Minister has a problem with applications in the first place. I emphasise the need to use those people and not to have the resources that went into their training go to waste.

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