Maximum age for recruitment into military reserves to be set at 53

The planned increase in the recruitment age for reservists follows discussions between the Department of Defence and groups representing the back-up force.

The maximum age for recruitment into the country’s military reserves looks set to increase to 53 following discussions between the Department of Defence and groups representing the back-up force.

Tánaiste and Defence Minister Micheál Martin recently announced that he is increasing age limits for recruitment and retirement for members of the Permanent Defence Forces (PDF).