Defence Forces facing serious problems with recruitment and retention
A Commission on the Defence Forces is due to deliver a report this year on challenges within the armed forces. By Lauren Boland Sunday 28 Feb 2021, 1:29 PM Feb 28th 2021, 1:29 PM 50,201 Views 89 Comments
Image: Shutterstock/Ross Mahon
Image: Shutterstock/Ross Mahon
THE DEFENCE FORCES in Ireland are facing “serious problems” with the recruitment and retention of members.
With the establishment of a commission to examine issues in the Defence Forces, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney said that the forces are facing a series of significant problems.
Speaking on RTÉ’s The Week in Politics, Coveney said that the challenges around recruitment and retention are going to be dealt with “head on”.
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