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Dáil Éireann - Volume 426 - 24 February, 1993 Written Answers. - Defence Force Regulations. Mr. Barry Mr. Barry 51. Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Defence if there are regulations governing homosexuality for entrants to the Defence Forces; the current official position on the matter; if it is proposed to make any changes in the present regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Defence (Mr. Andrews) Minister for Defence (Mr. Andrews) Minister for Defence (Mr. Andrews): While the question of homosexuality is not specifically covered in Defence Force Regulations the provisions of section 169 of the Defence Act, 1954, provide that acts which are in breach of the criminal law of the State are also deemed to be offences against military law. Information regarding sexual orientation is not sought from personnel wishing to enlist in the Defence Forces and it is not proposed to change this policy. Dáil Éireann 426 Written Answers. Defence Force Regulations. Questions
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