Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

I have no doubt at all about that. Having spoken to the military authorities, I am satisfied that we have extremely credible Defence Forces. The credibility of the forces with our people was greatly enhanced last winter during the flood crisis and the snow and ice crisis. We often tend to overlook the value of their contribution and in some areas, there is a tendency to denigrate that contribution, something we should carefully guard against.

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