Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

When the numbers drop, of course there will be more challenges within any organisation. The Defence Forces' organisation is no different. Then we have to prioritise the work. What are the most important pieces of work? Is it sending people overseas, aiding the civil power, aiding the civil authority, or the daily ongoing duties that members of the Defence Forces carry out? I have tasked the military management with doing a gap analysis. I have brought forward a White Paper initiative to examine the gaps within the organisation. We are working on that. I want to get that back as soon as possible. It is important work that has to be carried out. That will help us make decisions on what we can prioritise and what the most important pieces of work are that the Defence Forces have to carry out. That is all about prioritising work that the Defence Forces do daily, weekly and monthly and which comprises sending people overseas. Will we be able to continue to send the numbers overseas that we are sending at the moment?

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