Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 60: To ask the Minister for Defence if the proposed reduction of 3% in payroll costs will be applied to the Defence Forces; the way in which this will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35875/08]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The reduction of three percent (3%) in payroll costs will apply to the Defence Forces.

Recruitment to the Defence Forces will be rescheduled in order to stay within the revised allocation. The Defence Forces will continue to undertake the roles laid down for them by Government. The position will be monitored on an ongoing basis during 2009.