Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Question 52: To ask the Minister for Defence the scheme of military discipline in the Defence Forces; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that PDFORRA believes that its officials have been victimised by improper use of such military discipline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38184/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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Military law, including military discipline, is prescribed in the Defence Act, 1954 and in Defence Force Regulations made pursuant to various provisions of the Defence Act.

PDFORRA has submitted a claim under the Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme for the Permanent Defence Force in relation to alleged disadvantage and discrimination against elected representatives. By agreement with the Association, discussions under the Scheme are confidential to the parties involved and it would not therefore be appropriate for me to comment on this particular issue.

I would however like to emphasise that allegations of this nature in the Defence Forces are treated with the utmost seriousness and there are extensive and robust complaints and grievance procedures processes in place to protect the rights of all Defence Forces personnel, including PDFORRA officials.