72 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline in respect of the reserve forces the strength each month of each line (a) by rank (b) corps and (c) total, between 31 December 1989 and 30 June 1990 inclusive; the recruitment by corps and command for each month between December 1989 and June 1990; the numbers discharged by category for each month between December 1989 and June 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The material requested by the Deputy is available for the period 31 December 1989 to 30 May 1990 only. The information on recruitment to the FCA and An Slua Muiri by Corps, and details of transfers to the reserve by Corps and Command are not to hand at present. The outstanding information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

As on 31 December 1989

1st Line Reserve (Strength/Discharges — March 1990)

73 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the number of reserve promotions made by (a) rank (b) corps and (c) command in the period between January 1990 and 30 June 1990; the number of potential reserve officers' promotions awaiting sanction by his Department or by the Army authorities as at 30 June 1990; and the number of reserve officer vacancies at 30 June 1990 by (a) rank (b) corps and (c) command.

In the period from 1 January to 30 June 1990, 49 officers of an Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil have been promoted to higher rank. Details of the ranks, commands and corps involved are as follows:—