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

I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Again, I congratulate the Tánaiste on his progressive approach to the issues raised by a number of Deputies. Has there been a strict identification of the cause or causes of recruitment and retention difficulties in the Defence Forces? Have women been reassured by the actions to date that the Defence Forces can be a place to follow a career in safety, with an assurance it is the right place to go? Can both women and men be satisfied that the actions being taken are addressing the issues that caused a lack of security in that regard?

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