Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2022
357. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence given the retention and recruitment crisis in the Defence Forces, and considering their experience and knowledge, the involvement that veterans and serving members have in recruitment in the Defence Forces. [49449/22]
View answerRecruitment to the Defence Forces is conducted by the military authorities in accordance with the Defence Act 1954, as amended. The recruitment process is staffed by serving members of the Defence Forces and serving personnel also engage with recruitment activities such as career talks in schools and attendance at careers events. Units throughout the Defence Forces also host transition year week where students are given the opportunity to talk to serving members from a variety of backgrounds and experience. There is no active involvement of retired personnel in the recruitment process.
