Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Perhaps he will indicate the degree to which it is anticipated that means can be found to encourage more interest in careers in the Defence Forces. What research has been done to ascertain the reasons for a reduction in the number of young people taking up careers in the Defence Forces? How is the gender balance measured against the rest of the inductions in to the Defence Forces? For example, is there a distinct difference between the level at which women are prepared to enter the Defence Forces compared with that at which men are prepared to enter?

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