Michael Bell
Question:946 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence, further to his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 132 of 24 April 1996, the current position regarding vacancies as at 31 May 1996, both in the Permanent Defence Force and the FCA/Slua Muirí; the number of vacancies in the senior NCO ranks of the FCA and Slua Muirí as at 31 May 1996, by unit and formation concerned; the dates the vacancies arose in the FCA and Slua Muirí for both officers and NCOs; when these vacancies will be filled in the FCA and Slua Muirí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14943/96]