374 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel stationed in Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46859/10]

I am advised by the Military authorities that there are currently 7 Permanent Defence Force Cadre personnel stationed in County Waterford. A further 142 Reserve Defence Force personnel are stationed in the County. A breakdown of these numbers is provided in the following tabular statement.