Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree with the Minister on two points, about co-operation between the Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces and the outstanding commitment of the members of the Defence Forces to the security and well-being of the State. However, morale is at an all-time low. Can the Minister indicate the level of outflow from the Permanent Defence Force as a result of the reorganisation? My experience is of many young talented members deciding to opt out of the Defence Forces because of their forced transfer to various parts of the country.

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