Defence Forces Personnel Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2016

Tuesday, 21 June 2016

Questions (569)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

569. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence why he has not published the Dunbar report into suicide in the Defence Forces; and if he will issue a copy to me. [16670/16]

Written answers

Taoiseach and Minister for Defence (Deputy Enda Kenny)

In August 1999 the Minister for Defence established an inter-Departmental Group under the Chairmanship of Mr. Liam Dunbar to conduct a review of the provision of medical services to members of the Defence Forces. The Group carried out a detailed study of the role and operations of the Medical Corps. The Group completed its report in June 2000. The report did not relate to suicide in the Defence Forces.

I trust that this clarifies the matter for you.