FCA development and possible rundown

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The Minister said the FCA’s development was under review and denied any plan to reduce or disband it, saying its status was unchanged.

Dick Spring Mr. Spring Labour Party

asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement outlining his plans for the development of the FCA.

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Michael J. Noonan Mr. Noonan Fianna Fáil

(Limerick West): The development of the FCA is being examined in the context of the Defence Policy Review which is being carried out at present.

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Michael Bell Mr. Bell Labour Party

Is the Minister aware of the substantial rundown in FCA ranks, bearing in mind the contribution they have made in Border areas from 1979 onwards as exemplified in the many fine speeches made by Ministers of various Governments? Is he aware that there are plans well in train to run down, if not disband the FCA completely?

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Michael J. Noonan Mr. Noonan Fianna Fáil

(Limerick West): I am not aware of any plans to run down or reduce the status of the FCA in any way. As a matter of fact, their status is the same as it was two to five years ago.

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