Dáil Éireann - Volume 655 - 22 May, 2008

Written Answers. - Defence Forces Reserve.

Deputy Pat Rabbitte Deputy Pat Rabbitte

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Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to continue the ongoing policy of [334] recruitment to the Reserve Defence Forces through regular and targeted recruitment campaigns. [20171/08]

Deputy Willie O’Dea Deputy Willie O’Dea

  Deputy Willie O’Dea: In line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, a publicity and awareness campaign to promote recruitment to the Reserve Defence Forces is being prepared and will be carried out later in the year. The campaign is likely to include advertising in print, broadcast media and via the Internet. A Request for Tender issued in March 2008 and seven tenders have been received. The tenders are currently being evaluated and it is expected that the contract will be awarded shortly.

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