asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that Army personnel engaged on security operations are on duty for periods of 30 hours at a time; if he considers this excessive; and what steps he proposes to take to remedy the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Duty Periods.
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It is unavoidable, in present circumstances, that personnel on security duties are, on occasions, on duty for such periods. The hours of duty, however, normally include periods spent on "stand-to" when no actual work is done and the personnel may rest. They normally receive time off after a lengthy period of duty, proportionate to the time spent on duty.