Written Answers Nos. 158 - 161
159. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Defence his future plans for the continuation of the Reserve Defence Force training facilities at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48781/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraA value for money review of the Reserve Defence Force was recently completed and submitted to myself and the Secretary General of my Department for consideration. In advance of the publication of its accompanying Report and in line with the guidelines and normal procedure for value for money reviews, the responses to the recommendations are currently being developed. Until such time as these deliberations are finalised, I cannot comment on any aspect of future plans for the Reserve.
160. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacancies in the Air Corps Apprentices that have been currently filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48881/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been advised by the Military Authorities that no Air Corps apprenticeship vacancies have been filled in 2012. However, an Air Corps apprenticeship competition which was advertised on 27 September 2012 is on-going, from which it is planned to enlist 20 apprentices by the end of the year.
This recruitment will be carried out within the resource envelope allocated to Defence.
161. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Defence if personnel attached to Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, County Galway, will be required to relocate as part of plans for the reorganisation of the Defence Forces; the number of such personnel; the process by which these will be identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48982/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 1 Infantry Battalion Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa Galway will increase its establishment from 318 to 496 as part of the Defence Forces reorganisation. Consequently all personnel currently serving in or attached to the 1 Infantry Battalion will be offered the opportunity to take up appointments in the new establishment. This may require some individuals to change service corps. The position as regards members of the Permanent Defence Force serving as cadre with Reserve Defence Force (RDF) units will be clarified once the outcome of the RDF value for money report has been decided upon.
