David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

Would the Minister agree that this is a matter of some concern, in particular, when one takes into account that one of the major roles of medical doctors in the Defence Forces is assessing personnel to decide whether they are fit to continue in the Defence Forces or should be discharged? Is the Minister aware of any delays in this procedure? Would he agree that some other method, such as the contracting of doctors, should be brought into play as a matter of urgency and can he give a little more information as to the position in that regard?

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