Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 November 2020
209. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the technological changes to the recruitment process that have occurred due to the Covid-19 pandemic to facilitate a safer and faster recruitment process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37443/20]
View answerThe capacity of the Defence Forces to induct and train recruits was severely impacted by the COVID-19 situation but those aspects of the induction process that could be conducted remotely continued throughout the year and inductions/training have been resumed taking public health guidelines into account.
While additional safety measures have necessitated the re-scheduling of aspects of the recruitment process, this has not necessitated significant technological changes, with the exception of some interviews which have been conducted remotely.
