Terence Flanagan
Question:335. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence his Department's priorities for the remainder of this Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29582/15]
View answerThursday, 16 July 2015
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Since my appointment as Minister for Defence a key priority for me has been the preparation of a new White Paper on Defence. I am pleased to have met this target and a draft White Paper was submitted to and approved by Government earlier this week. I am currently making arrangements to have the document published.
Following its publication, the key priority will be the implementation of the provisions of the White Paper. This will ensure a flexible and adaptive response to a dynamic security environment and ensure that the Defence Forces continue to have the capabilities to discharge the roles assigned by Government.