Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Tánaiste. I welcome the move to 60 years of age for everybody who did not have that option. I understand it was proposed to go further and to bring forward legislation to give people the opportunity to remain with the Defence Forces up to the age of 62. What plans are there for advancing that at this stage?

There is only a short time remaining before the summer recess so is it envisaged the legislation for that will come forward over the next week or two? What kind of timeframe would be available or is envisaged for that? The loss of experienced people who still have so much knowledge and many skills to offer - who are to be pushed out just because they reach a birthday - does not stack up especially if they are still well able to deliver for the Defence Forces. Is there a move on that 60 to 62 years of age and will the Tánaiste give an outline on that?

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