Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
146. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is aware of a recruitment drive by the Air Corps and Defence Forces (details supplied); his views on whether Ireland as a neutral country that a method of recruiting children in schools is not appropriate; and if he will instruct Defence Forces to remove any recruitment propaganda from schools. [13989/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Defence Forces do not recruit children and the minimum age of recruitment, for both the Permanent Defence Force and the Reserve Defence Force, is set at 18 years.
In line with many other potential employers, the Defence Forces do demonstrate the opportunities and skills a career in the Defence Forces offers to future school leavers. This is achieved by providing schools with relevant material such as posters, booklets etc and through school visits, attendance at recruitment and career fairs/events and engagement with career guidance counsellors to assist with queries on Defence Forces careers.
