Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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219. To ask the Minister for Defence to respond to a matter raised in correspondence with him (details supplied). [5121/16]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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On foot of receipt of the correspondence referred to by the Deputy, my Department reviewed the matter further and confirmed, by correspondence dated 1 February 2016, the basis upon which the moneys recouped to the Defence Forces were made. In addition, the military authorities advised that no assurances where given that the form of undertaking did not apply to Cadets or that the requirement to repay pay and allowance in the event of a discharge from the Defence Forces as a cadet would not apply. I am advised that receipt of this communication was acknowledged by the person concerned.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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220. To ask the Minister for Defence if it is possible to renegotiate a buy-out prior to signing off service where a training buy-out exists; if there are any special circumstances that would be considered with a view to waiving or renegotiating this charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5238/16]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Defence Forces Regulation C.S.3 sets out the criteria in relation to the undertaking and recoupment of moneys due by Defence Forces personnel in respect of training courses provided whereby the individual concerned subsequently seeks to be discharged from the Defence Forces. Regulation 39(2) of this regulation provides that the Minister may at his discretion vary the amount to be recouped.