Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)

Deputy Troy said I drew the short straw but I will face up to my responsibilities as Minister of State in the Department of Defence. This is not about drawing short straws. If the previous Government had acted more frugally when it was in power we would not be in this position now.

Custume Barracks in Athlone will have in the order of 1,000 personnel when changes are made to the brigade structure. Therefore, there are no huge losses or anything.

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