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

On my Question No. 26, and the associated written questions, I have been pursuing an issue for approximately 25 years with regard to the need in the Defence Forces for ongoing provision in an area that is facing increases in demand, responsibilities, and modernisation. Will the Minister indicate if it would be possible to extend the cadet scheme to plan for the continuity of the increase in the strength and the anticipated dropout and provide for this before it happens? Perhaps military entrants could avail of continued education while serving in the Defence Forces to enhance the position and make it attractive from the point of view of enlistment.

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