asked the Minister for Defence how many Irish troops are in Cyprus at the moment, and their various ranks.

With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report, a tabular statement showing, by ranks, the number of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates of the Permanent Defence Force, who are at present serving with the United Nations Force in Cyprus.

Following is the statement:

CONTINGENT of the Permanent Defence Force with the United Nations Force in Cyprus.

NOTE: In addition to the above personnel three chaplains are serving with the contingent.