Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 737: To ask the Minister for Defence if a decision has been made to disband directorates of reserve for Defence Forces; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this will have an adverse effect on the Defence Forces Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14512/10]

Noel Grealish (Galway West, Independent)
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Question 738: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to abolish the director of the Army Reserve as a position within the Army; the impact that this will have on the Army Reserve; his further plans for the Army Reserve in the period 2010 to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14661/10]

Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 737 and 738 together.

Officials from the Department are continuing to engage with the Military Authorities in relation to a review of structures and posts required to meet the operational requirements of the Defence Forces in light of the Government decision to maintain a Permanent Defence Force complement of 10,000 personnel. The review has not yet been completed therefore it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the outcome at this stage.