Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Absolutely. I have spoken to the Chief of Staff and he is aware that as leader of the organisation it is important he would interact with other defence organisations and armies not only within the European Union but further afield to determine best practice going forward. I would welcome that. There are many similar organisations to ours in Canada, Australia and so on that we can learn from. I credit the Defence Forces on the establishment within that organisation of an LGBT group. That is very welcome. We are a changing society and, as in the case of other organisations, our Defence Forces must change with society.

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