Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Defence Forces Establishment Level.
- Defence Forces establishment and strength 2 speeches
The Permanent Defence Force establishment was 17,974, while its strength on 31 March 1987 was 13,444.
Proinsias De Rossa, Michael J. Noonan
- Army recruitment and next intake 6 speeches
The Minister said recruitment plans were under consideration and depended on the budget, with any decision to be announced in due course. He could not provide the date of the last recruitment, but noted the Army was never at full establishment.
Patrick McCartan, Michael J. Noonan
asked the Minister for Defence the establishment level for the Defence Forces; the actual levels at the latest date for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Limerick West): The establishment for the Permanent Defence Force is 17,974 (all ranks). The strength of the force on 31 March 1987 was 13,444 (all ranks).
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Will the Minister indicate the last time the Army recruited members on an active basis, how many people are at present awaiting interviews or call-up to the Army and when is it anticipated there will be a new intake of soldiers to the ranks?
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(Limerick West): That matter is under consideration at present. It will depend on the budgetary position.
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How soon will the Minister be in a position to advise the House and will he be prepared to communicate with me in respect of those matters?
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(Limerick West): The matter is under consideration at present and when a decision is made it will be announced in due course.