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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Fórsa Cosanta Aitiúil.

FCA members joining the regular Army

Summary

The Minister said priority for FCA members seeking regular Army enlistment was impractical, though they could apply at any time.

Paul Connaughton Mr. Connaughton Fine Gael

Why is it not possible to give a certain degree of priority to FCA personnel wishing to join the regular Army?

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(Limerick West): That is a matter which has been considered from time to time and has not been found to be practical. Of course, there is nothing to debar serving FCA members from applying for enlistment in the Permanent Defence Forces at any time.

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Paul Connaughton Mr. Connaughton Fine Gael

Would it not be a great incentive to them?

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(Limerick West): They are not automatically debarred.

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