It comes alongside the war in Ukraine and Defence Forces reform.
A former Justice Minister wants to see a standalone representative for the Department of Defence.
The Irish Independent is reporting Laois Offaly Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan believes the invasion of Ukraine and plans for a reform of the Defence Forces justifies the need to re-instate a standalone Defence Minister.
The position was downgraded in 2011 in order to make room for a Minister for Children.
Kildare South TD and former Army Ranger Cathal Berry says current Defence Minister, Micheal Martin has a lot on his plate:
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