Dáil debates
Tuesday, 2 July 2024
Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions
Defence Forces
10:10 pm
Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
Yes, the terms of reference will be published tomorrow morning. I had hoped it would happen for Question Time tonight but I will have them published tomorrow, because I want to get a comprehensive analysis. People are saying we do not have this or that. I have to be careful because there is another case, on which we got a separate report, that is now in a process, but it is nonetheless clear there is inconsistency, a lack of follow-through, a lack of proactive management and a lack of collation of data, which is not satisfactory. There is a broader measure we passed at Cabinet this morning, the CHoD legislation, which was recommended by the Commission on the Defence Forces. To me, that is essential to address a structure in the Defence Forces that is not fit for purpose, as per the 1954 Act.
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