Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 113: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding promotion in the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18352/09]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The recent government Decision on savings measures on public service numbers is being implemented in the Defence Forces. In this context all promotion within the Reserve has been suspended for the present. The implications of the Government Decision are currently under consideration by my officials in consultation with the military authorities and the Department of Finance. While the restriction on recruitment, promotion and payment of allowances for the performance of duties of a higher grade applies to the Defence Forces across the board, questions have arisen in relation to a number of issues and particular cases, including the impact on promotion competitions which had advanced, for example to the final medical stages. Officials from my Department and the military authorities are working together to clarify all the issues arising.