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Defence Forces Review

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2020

Tuesday, 22 September 2020

Ceisteanna (377)

Ged Nash

Ceist:

377. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence if he is responsible for drafting the terms of reference for the proposed commission on the future of defence; the time frame for the proposed consultation process that will be undertaken prior to the finalisation of the terms of reference of the commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24810/20]

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The Programme for Government provides for the establishment of an independent Commission on the Defence Forces.

The Commission is to be established before the end of this year, with a mandate to report within twelve months. Planning for the Commission is in the early stages and, to date, no final decisions have been taken on the consultation process to be undertaken prior to finalisation of the Commission's terms of reference.

As Minister for Defence, it is my responsibility to bring proposals to Government relating to this commitment in the Programme for Government and I am working to ensure that the Commission is established as early as possible before the end of this year.

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