Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent)
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180. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence why only seven women were accepted into the Defence Forces in the last call despite over 617 women applying; if he thinks that this low number of female recruits is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32847/23]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the military authorities that it was not possible to provide the required information within the timeframe available. I shall provide the information to the Deputy once it becomes available.