I am assured by the military authorities that there is no morale problem in the Defence Forces. The current major reorganisation of the Defence Forces necessarily requires the introduction of significant changes in the structures and operational methods of the Defence Forces, the objective of which is to ensure that the Defence Forces will be accommodated, staffed, equipped and organised so as to meet effectively, efficiently and economically the challenges of the future, to the benefit of military personnel and the taxpayer alike. This is an indication of the key importance of the Defence Forces in the protection of law and order in our democratic society and is recognised as such by members of the Defence Forces and has the full agreement of the military authorities.