Fiona O'Loughlin (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Senator Clonan spoke about the case of Captain Dr. Lisa McNamee who enlisted in 2017 on the understanding that she would have the opportunity to have medical training, which still has not commenced. It would now cost her €90,000 to leave the Defence Forces. Obviously, that is a huge amount of money. None of us could afford to be able to leave a profession if it cost that amount. The Senator has written to the Minister for Defence in relation to the matter. I do not believe we should necessarily have an open debate on it but I give the Senator a commitment that I will speak to the Minister for Defence and try to set up a meeting for him and Captain Dr. Lisa McNamee.

Senator Keogan said that she wanted a debate with the Taoiseach. I am not sure whether she wants a debate with the Taoiseach or the Tánaiste.