Seán Power
Ceist:95 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces on 1 December 1999 or the most recent date for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27231/99]
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Strength.
The military authorities advise that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, excluding cadets, on 13 December, 1999 was as shown in the following table:
Strength of Permanent Defence Force 13 December, 1999.
|
Officers |
NCO's |
Privates |
|
1,277 |
4,134 |
5,490 |