Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 12 Dec 2002

Vol. 559 No. 3

Written Answers. - Defence Forces Restructuring.

Brian O'Shea

Ceist:

46 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date in implementing the proposals received from the chief of staff for the restructuring of the PDF in accordance with the Government's decision on overall numbers; the consultation there has been with the representative organisations on the proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26072/02]

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith)

I referred the draft proposals of the chief of staff to the civil-military strategic management committee for their consideration. That process has recently concluded and I expect to be able to make a decision in the matter shortly.

The representative associations will be consulted in the matter in a spirit of partnership in accordance with the system of representation.