260. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Defence the efficiency and reform proposals that her Department has submitted to the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in response to its request for such proposals with a deadline of 17 July 2026; the impact that these spending cuts will have on public services within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55532/26]

This issue is part of the ongoing 2027 Budget negotiations. In that context, it is not appropriate to comment at this time.