Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Lahart outlined its origins. The formation and establishment by former Fianna Fáil Minister for Defence Brian Lenihan senior in respect of the representative associations was a breakthrough at the time. We have advanced since then. There is healthy engagement with RACO and PDFORRA. I do not think they could argue there is any attempt to restrict. I must stress that we listened to what they said with regard to, for example, any potential debarment from membership of the military judge and military prosecutor roles. We responded to that. We have engaged.

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