Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
230. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he can provide a copy of the contract for the five-year military medicine training programme, which also covers the three-year service commitment expected of individuals who complete this training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17692/23]
View answerI am informed by the military authorities that all Officers in the Defence Forces receive the same Commissioning document after cadet training or, as in the case for Military Medicine trainees, following direct entry as Officers. Specific Terms and Conditions apply to all streams of Officer recruitment including those on the Military Medicine Training Scheme, a copy of which is provided. As set out in these Terms and Conditions, and as for many other academic courses provided to Defence Forces personnel at the expense of the State, there is a service undertaking to the organisation.
