Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 644: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of the 108 FCA officers who did not apply for appointments in the new Reserve Defence Force who have been interviewed by the commanding officer to determine if they wish to serve in same; and the outcome. [6299/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The procedure for Reserve Defence Force, RDF, officers applying for appointments is outlined in administrative instruction R5/R6, RDF Officers, NCO's and Privates Assignment Procedures.

The military authorities have informed me that all RDF officers were made aware of the assignment procedure and that each officer was responsible for deciding which appointment, if any, he or she would apply for. I am also advised that the administrative instruction did not provide for the interviewing of officers who did not apply for any appointment and, consequently, there was no formal mechanism established to collate the information that the Deputy has requested.

Officers are entitled to seek an interview with their commanding officer on any issue and I would anticipate that any officers who do not wish to serve in a new appointment would seek such interviews and make their views known. The military authorities have adopted a facilitative approach to the assignment process and I am confident that every effort would be made to facilitate any such officer within the reorganised reserve.

Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 645: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of officers of the Reserve Defence Force who have been gazetted into their new appointments; and the date on which the process will be completed. [6300/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The military authorities have informed me that 712 Reserve Defence Force officers have been gazetted into appointments. This reflects the outcome of the assignment process and also includes RDF officers who were subsequently commissioned in November 2005. The gazette was published on 9 February 2006.