Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I previously stated, I want the deliberations to continue between my Department and the representative associations. What I said was the legislative process was not embarked upon on foot of the decision made in the court case. It has been ongoing since 2016. It is not just about the Defence Forces; it also involves members of An Garda Síochána.

The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection works with both Departments on this issue.

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