Aidan Davitt (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Senators Gavan, Grace O'Sullivan, O'Reilly and Higgins that a Minister should be called to this House today to debate our proposed PESCO commitments, particularly in the context of Irish neutrality. I do not know if we are setting the bar too high by asking for the Taoiseach to come here. It will be great if he does. We should avail of the presence of the Minister to discuss the disgraceful wages and conditions that are being endured by Army staff, soldiers and others who are involved. Some of them are getting wages that are less than what anyone would deem to be a living wage. The lack of training and proper equipment is also an issue. I would welcome a discussion on all of these matters with the Minister.