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Seanad: Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2024): Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Tánaiste to the House. The ladies and gentlemen in the Gallery, former members of the Defence Forces, are also very welcome. I very much welcome the establishment of a tribunal of inquiry. The Government decision to establish it is the result of the tireless and courageous campaign mounted by the Women of Honour group.Along with many others, such as the Defence Forces...
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Work and Priorities of the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chief of Staff (21 Mar 2023): Diarmuid Wilson: ...of 500 personnel. At the time of these closures, the number of full-time personnel was 9,458; it is now approximately 8,000. Will the representatives clarify the exact number of active personnel within the Defence Forces at present? Do they have a view on the impact of barrack closures on recruitment and retention? I welcome the recommendation by the Commission on the Defence Forces...

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