David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

Do the numbers mentioned by the Minister include the non-effective list where the Reserve Defence Force is concerned, and if not will he at some stage, if he does not have the information to hand, let us know what is the up-to-date non-effective list versus the effective list? Will the Minister agree that some young people are attracted to things military and the Reserve Defence Force met that need at a relatively low cost regarding discipline, fitness and career preparation? Is it necessary to pay reservists the same amount as regular soldiers? Could more be included if that was looked at?

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