Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Ceist:192 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether those members of the Defence Forces who joined since 1994 and who, therefore, were only eligible for a 12 year contract which could be up as early as 2006 and who want to continue employment with the Defence Forces should have the option to renew their contracts; if he has plans to reinstate the formerly available 21 year contract for members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22128/03]