Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I assure Deputy Penrose that, in accordance with the procedures of the association and the Department, the matter is being dealt with under the conciliation and arbitration scheme. I would hope that we can find some common ground here that will meet the needs of both Deputy Penrose and the association.

In fairness, the Minister, Deputy Shatter, has listened to the concerns of the associations since his appointment, as I have done. They might not have always agreed on them, but the Minister is committed to the Defence Forces. This is a case to which he will give due consideration.

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