Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2021
268. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence when training and courses for the Defence Forces will resume given Ireland's current level status under the Living with Covid Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29705/21]
View answerThe Defence Forces continues to safeguard the health and welfare of its personnel while maintaining its contribution to the security of the State, framework operations and responding to requests for Aid to the Civil Authority from Government Departments and Agencies, including to help control the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
The policy approach implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is designed to address the needs of Defence Forces institutions and units also, in order to safely and successfully conduct approved training activities within current Government guidelines.
Defence Forces training and education activities for the maintenance of operational capability have been prioritised and are ongoing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic period. Routine training activities are conducted in accordance with Defence Forces COVID-19 training policy guidelines subject to the Public Health advice prevalent at that time.
