Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2018
137. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to cease issuing the green book, the LA 89 and replace it with an electronic CV and presidential letter of commendation. [24287/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraParagraph 51 of DFR A 10 (Enlistment, Promotions, Reductions, Transfers to the Reserve Defence Force and Discharge), refers to the 'Character in Testimonial' form - the LA 89 - and states that every individual about to be discharged from the Permanent Defence Force will be given such a form.
Form LA 89 consists of 3 components: - Basic personal identifier information such as number, rank, name, the 'character in testimonial' component and finally the signature, rank and stamp of the Officer Commanding. There are currently no plans to cease issuing the LA 89. Each former Defence Forces member is also entitled to seek a copy of their records under pre-existing freedom of information legislation.
I can assure the Deputy that the Government deeply appreciates and values the contribution of the many members of the Defence Forces.
