Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 290: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has put systems in place to facilitate regular engagement with PDFORRA and RACO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12342/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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A Scheme of Conciliation and Arbitration (C & A) for members of the Permanent Defence Force was established in 1993 and provides a formal mechanism for both the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers and the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association to engage with the Official side on matters which come within the scope of the Scheme. Under the Scheme, Conciliation Council meetings are held with each Association on alternate months. In addition, a number of sub-committees have also been established and meet on a regular basis.