Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018
5. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 50 of 12 July 2018, if the figures provided include those on leave prior to being discharged and those that have been granted transfers to the Army. [35832/18]
View answer10. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of enlisted Naval Service members with discharges pending as of 1 August 2018. [35885/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 5 and 10 together.
I have been advised by the military authorities that the figures provided in Parliamentary Question No. 50 of 12th July 2018, do not include the following:
- those on leave prior to discharge,
- transfers to the Army,
- transfers to the First Line Reserve.
The military authorities have advised that, as at 01 August 2018 there were 37 discharges pending for enlisted Naval Service personnel and, of these, 15 discharges were awaiting final approval and for date of discharge to be set.
With the support of the Chief of Staff I am committed to ensuring that the Defence Forces can continue to operate effectively across all roles assigned by Government, both at home and overseas. I am satisfied that membership of the Defence Forces remains an attractive career prospect for men and women who wish to serve their country.
