Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

This question relates to a young lad from Kilkenny who happens to play for Wexford Youths. I was contacted by a member of his family. Deputy Aylward and I have mentioned this to the Minister of State a few times outside the Chamber. I realise there is a shortage of personnel in the navy and that it is as eager as hell to hold on to them, but if it really wants to keep them, it will have to improve pay and conditions. I believe some work is being done in that area. Until that happens, morale and numbers will suffer.

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