Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)

I realise there is no independent medical board to which he can appeal because the appeal board is convened by the Naval Service. How many other similar cases are there? This man has experience in the Naval Service. He is keen to continue serving and has made a life choice to dedicate his life to the Defence Forces. Unfortunately, he fell sick in 2009 but since 2010 he has had only had two sick days and he is not under any medical care at the moment but he cannot get an extension.

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