Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 342: To ask the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 222 of 13 May 2009, if he will respond to points raised by PDFORRA in regard to the reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21442/09]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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In my response to the Deputy on 13th May I outlined the position in relation to this issue including the legislative position and the issues around the industrial relations aspect. I also outlined the mechanisms that have been put in place through the Defence Forces Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme to compensate for the prohibition on affiliation to ICTU and highlighted the framework that exists which facilitates the Association engaging with the official side in talks parallel to those taking place between the Social Partners at National level.

Whilst I am fully aware of views put forward by the Association I am also satisfied with the current arrangements in place.