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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: Deputy Ó Fearghaíl correctly pointed out that part of the problem over the years has been to identify the ongoing operational requirements of the force. That is still a difficulty. The witnesses said they have some ideas and suggestions, and we invite them to send them to us. We could have a look at those again and perhaps have another discussion on them. The ongoing operational...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: Officially.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: There are areas on which the witnesses can come back to us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: If they could come back to us on those specific areas, because it is not mentioned here, that would be quite welcome.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: I thank the witnesses for their attendance and their interesting contributions on this important matter. I can assure them that the debate will be ongoing.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: This meeting has been convened to consider Committee Stage of the Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012. Apologies have been received from Deputy Anne Ferris. I welcome the Minister and his officials to the meeting. I ask everybody to ensure their mobile phones are turned off.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 in the name of Deputy Mac Lochlainn are deemed out of order as they are not relevant to the provisions of the Bill.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Message to Dáil (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012 and has made no amendments thereto.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: This is how it was in the past. What will the requirements be now with regard to seven or 14 days training? I know the gratuity is gone, but will people still have to turn up for these training sessions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: What will be the role of the Naval Service Reserve after the reorganisation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: The Civil Defence costs less than the reserve but the numbers are on a par. Why is this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: Has anybody else got a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: Who wants to take those questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: We would be interested in engaging with the association if it has other suggestions at a not-too-far-away date.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: I welcome the representatives of the RDFRA. I draw the witnesses’ attention to the rules of privilege. You are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence you are about to give to the committee. However, if you are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence in relation to a particular matter and you continue to do so, you are entitled thereafter only to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister. I have one or two more questions if he does not mind. I have a special interest in this area. Could he give an indication of the level of recruitment he envisages for the Reserve Defence Force in the near future?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: The Minister referred to conversion training in his statement. Could he outline what that means?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: The role and use of the RDF has been mentioned by a number of speakers, including the Minister. In the past one of the criticisms has been that it was not used for anything - that it trained but never did anything. Are there plans for how it might be effectively used in any role?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: As a committee we visited the emergency preparation room in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. We were highly impressed with what we saw. As the Minister outlined, there is an opportunity for the reserve to get involved there. If members have no other comments or questions I will thank the Minister for his attendance today. The exchange has been enlightening and helpful...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: VFM Review of Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence and RDFRA (24 Apr 2013)

David Stanton: Just one more question.