Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

I have already acknowledged that the moratorium is having a particular impact on the Army, because of its large turnover of people. We are now down to 10,081, whereas we should have 10,500. We are being affected by the moratorium more than any other public service organisation. I have made that case very strongly to the Minister for Finance and I appreciate Deputy Deenihan's support. I am sure he supports me in that case.

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