asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has to offer terms for voluntary redundancy to any member of the Permanent Defence Force; if so, the number, or if such offers have already been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

25.

asked the Minister for Defence if it is open to members of the Army to avail of the Government's programme for redundancies in the public service; and if he will make a statement of the matter.

(Limerick West): I propose to take Questions Nos. 4 and 25 together. The question of redundancy does not arise in the case of personnel of the Permanent Defence Force.