Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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10. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will extend the deadline for applications for cadetships in the Defence Forces until September 2020 due to the Covid-19 restrictions. [7398/20]

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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The Defence Forces continue to provide a broad range of response capabilities to the Primary Response Agencies (PRAs) during the Covid-19 pandemic, while also making provision for prudent and efficient workforce planning.

There are a broad range of considerations which must be factored into the timeline of the 2020 Cadet Competition and the planning and management of the assessments associated with each phase of the process.

In order to meet the timeline, it is necessary to close the competition on 31 May, and to proceed with the assessment phases.

Therefore, an extension of the application deadline is not under consideration at this time.

Candidates who are interested in a Cadetship in the Defence Forces are encouraged to apply via the Defence Forces website at www.military.ieby 31 May 2020.