Réada Cronin (Kildare North, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am listening to the Tánaiste but believe it is important, for the sake of the dignity and respect we can show to members of the Defence Forces, that those members be entitled to representation regardless of the posts they hold. The Tánaiste mentioned the Chief of Staff. I am sure this could be dealt with in the terms and conditions. Does the Tánaiste accept that, in a modern, functioning republic, a Minister should not be able to take away the right of members of defence forces to representation?

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