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

Perhaps the Leas-Cheann Comhairle might advise us on this issue. When we start Question Time late because we do not have a quorum, additional time should be made available to us.

This question focuses on the unilateral decision made by the Minister to move from a three to a two brigade structure in the Defence Forces. I ask the Minister to indicate whether there was formal consultation with the operational commanders of the three brigades in advance of the decision.

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