Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 January 2022
112. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Defence the engagement the Defence Forces have with the school system in the context of promoting the positive work carried out by the men and women of Óglaigh na hÉireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3866/22]
View answerThe military authorities have advised me that the Defence Forces regularly receive requests from schools for career talks and have themselves begun to actively engage with schools to conduct career talks. These talks generally cover career opportunities available in both the enlisted and commissioned ranks across the three services (Army, Naval Service and Air Corps). Career talks cover the day-to-day work of the Defence Forces to include ATCP (Aid to the Civil Power), ATCA (Aid to the Civil Authority) and Overseas services and duties.
In addition, the Defence Forces Recruitment offices regularly attend events aimed at future career choices for schools such as transition year events and career guidance counsellor conferences.
