Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Minister is aware that the 21 year rule is in force as a result of which a number of members of the Defence Forces are having to retire against their wishes. In the current climate where there are very few job opportunities, I ask that serving members of the Defence Forces who meet the health criteria would be enabled to remain in the Defence Forces for a period longer than 21 years. I would welcome the Minister's opinion on that matter.

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