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Defence Forces Reserve Training

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 December 2012

Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Questions (18)

Derek Keating

Question:

18. Deputy Derek Keating asked the Minister for Defence the number of Reserve Defence Force members who attend on a regular basis for training from the Lucan, Clondalkin, Palmerstown, Newcastle, Rathcoole and Saggart areas of County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54643/12]

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I am advised by the military authorities that the number of Reserve Defence Force (RDF) personnel that attend RDF training on a regular basis from the Lucan, Clondalkin, Palmerstown, Newcastle, Rathcoole and Saggart catchment area is currently 32. These are the numbers of personnel who regularly attend training with A Company, 62 Infantry Battalion, the sub unit who’s catchment area encompasses the populated areas in question. am advised that the figure of 32 is based on information available for the training year November 2011 to October 2012. The Deputy will be aware recently published a Value for Money Review of the Reserve Defence Force.

Having accepted the review’s recommendations directed that proposals for new organisational structures be prepared, taking account of the VFM report and the major re-organisation of the PDF. The Chief of Staff and Secretary General submitted an agreed report which set out detailed re-organisation proposals, including Unit structures and the location of Reserve Units. accepted these proposals.

Work on implementing the recommendations of the VFM is underway. In this context would like to emphasise that the contribution and commitment of each and every member of the Reserve is valued and appreciated and sincerely hope that all members of the Reserve will continue to serve within the new organisation.

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