David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

Does the Minister agree that it has been a long time - some 18 months - since it commenced its work? When does he expect a report to finally issue? I ask him to outline his overall plans for the Reserve Defence Force? Does he agree that for decades the force has not had an objective or meaningful role beyond training? Will the forthcoming White Paper on defence contain a meaningful role it? Is it his intention that it should continue in existence? Is he aware that some people suggest we do not need a Reserve Defence Force anymore, while others suggest it should be used as in other countries and serve overseas? When is the White Paper on defence due to be published?

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