FCA Personnel on Full-Time Security Duties

Summary

Some FCA personnel serve in full-time security roles, but their numbers have not increased. The Minister says the circumstances that once required this service no longer apply.

Robert Molloy Mr. Molloy Fianna Fáil

Do FCA personnel, men and officers, participate in full time security duties?

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Patrick Mark Cooney Mr. Cooney Fine Gael

Yes, some do.

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Robert Molloy Mr. Molloy Fianna Fáil

Are the men who so participate those who were appointed some years ago or are an increasing number of personnel utilised in this way due to the lack of recruitment in the Defence Forces and pressures on serving men due to dropping numbers in recent years?

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Patrick Mark Cooney Mr. Cooney Fine Gael

There has been no increase in the number of FCA men on full time service.

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Robert Molloy Mr. Molloy Fianna Fáil

Is there a departmental prohibition on FCA personnel participating in full time security duties?

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Patrick Mark Cooney Mr. Cooney Fine Gael

There is no need for them. The factors which caused them to be involved in full time security duties some years ago do not now apply.

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