Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 June 2015
134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent of the skills, technical and academic, currently available throughout the Defence Forces, in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25608/15]
View answerThe extent and diversity of skills, both technical and academic, throughout the Defence Forces is extensive, matching the roles assigned to the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service. There are numerous different job descriptions depending on the particular appointment held. These descriptions range from trained soldiers, sailors, airmen, cooks, drivers, mechanics, paramedics, plumbers, electricians, military police and so on. This broad range of possible appointments requires specific technical and academic skills in order to accomplish both individual and collective tasks.
