Fergus O'Dowd
Question:89 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the provisions in place for the new entrants to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29024/04]
View answerWednesday, 17 November 2004
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The position is that entry to the Permanent Defence Force is either through general service enlistment, the cadetship competition, the apprenticeship competition or direct entry competitions which are held from time to time to fill vacancies in specialist appointments.
There are provisions in place to ensure that each new entrant to the Permanent Defence Force is given the appropriate training required to carry out the duties she-he will be required to undertake as a member of the Permanent Defence Force. Some of the provisions in place include accommodation, military training, physical training, arms and foot drill, technical trade training and weapons handling tactics. There are also appropriate provisions in place in relation to those who join the Reserve Defence Force.