Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

No because the working group has its terms of reference.

The report will be brought to the House for discussion and the Deputy will have plenty of opportunities to make his case at that point. The Government will have to consider it, as is the case with any other report.

In respect of the Defence Forces, as the Deputy knows they are the backup to the civil power. As I said, there are substantial issues that must be addressed in respect of the legislation being prepared arising from a decision to give the Garda access to the WRC and Labour Court. The Minister of State at the Department of Defence is engaging with the Defence Forces representative.

Given the constraints upon us, I want us to continue to provide the Defence Forces and their personnel with the very best facilities in order that they can do their job. I am always open to discussion, but I am not giving any commitment. It is important that we recognise the value of the contribution given by our Defence Forces, which have never let the State down.

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