Army recruitment and next intake
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.
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.