Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
228. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the causes for the delays in the induction of recruits and the processing of applications of new recruits in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17383/23]
View answerThe military authorities have advised that there are no systemic delays in the Defence Forces in the induction of recruits and the processing of applications of new recruits.
There are occasions, outside of the control of the Defence Forces, where a small number of applications may take longer to progress for various reasons e.g. providing applicants with an opportunity to repeat aspects of the selection process, as required. However, the Defence Forces maintains contact with applicants to keep them appraised of the status of their application.
