Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail)

Moreover, there were rumours that the Army barracks at Mullingar, Castlebar and Clonmel were to be closed. They were being dismissed as mere rumours until days before the closure of the aforementioned barracks actually was announced by the Minister. Before this rumour becomes a reality, I call on the Minister, Deputy Shatter, to come to the House to discuss the future of the Reserve Defence Force, the general future of the Defence Forces and his plans for them. Finally, I agree with Senator Norris that Members should have a debate on homophobia.