Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Tánaiste for his response. I note his key interest in both the marine and the Naval Service, and it is certainly an area where we certainly need additional resources to enhance the security of our offshore equipment. Our gas connectors play a pivotal role in these endeavours and the involvement of our Naval Service in this capacity is indispensable as we lay the foundations for new infrastructure offshore.

In regard to the Naval Service and psychometric testing for potential recruits, I understand there has been a six-month pause on the process since last June. Prior to this pause, it was observed that up to 54% of candidates who had undergone psychometric testing as part of the selection process did not meet the required standard. Will the Tánaiste give an update on this pause and its implications for both recruitment and induction numbers?

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