David Stanton
Ceist:227 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the procedure involved in changing or amending Defence Force regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32935/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 9 December 2004
Ceisteanna (230, 231, 232)
Freagraí scríofa
Necessary amendments to these regulations are made from time to time by the Minister for Defence, following consultation with the military authorities and, where appropriate, the representative associations.
David Stanton
Ceist:228 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the DFR governing serving personnel who have been diagnosed as diabetics; if he will direct that such personnel be assessed by appropriate consultants to ascertain their level of fitness in order to continue serving in the forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32936/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraDavid Stanton
Ceist:229 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the weight given to a consultant’s opinion that a serving member of the Defence Force is fit to continue serving as a member of the Defence Forces even though Defence Force medical personnel recommend otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32937/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 together.
The issues raised by the Deputy with regard to serving personnel who have been diagnosed as diabetics are being examined by the military authorities. I will write to the Deputy on that matter as soon as possible. I am not aware of the case referred to by the Deputy regarding a consultant's opinion. If he wishes to write to me on the matter, I will have it examined.