Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My position is as follows. There will be an opportunity to do this in the context of a broader review of the legislation and we will do it at that stage. I do not think there is any reason it has to be done now. What I am asking people to facilitate is the amendment of this legislation in order that we can get on with the transition from one Chief of Staff to another. We should focus on that. I am happy to consider other amendments that may be appropriate when we review the Defence Acts at a later stage.

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