asked the Minister for Defence if he will state, in respect of (a) the Dublin area; (b) the Curragh area; (c) the Southern area; (d) the Western area, and (e) for the whole country, (i) the number of men who offered themselves for enlistment in the Army since the 19th October, 1946; (ii) the number rejected because of lack of physical fitness; (iii) the number rejected through lack of educational qualifications; (iv) the number rejected on other grounds, and (v) the number accepted.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Enlistments and Rejections.
As the reply is in the nature of statistical information, I propose with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle and with the Deputy's consent, to have it published in the Official Report.
Following is the information:—
NUMBER of men who offered themselves for enlistment during the period 19th October, 1946, to 1st March, 1947, the numbers accepted, and the numbers rejected for the causes shown.
|
Dublin Area |
Curragh Area |
Southern Area |
Western Area |
Total |
|
|
Number of applicants |
1,111 |
435 |
722 |
438 |
2,706 |
|
Number accepted |
497 |
197 |
396 |
219 |
1,309 |
|
Number rejected |
614 |
238 |
326 |
219 |
1,397 |
|
Causes of Rejection: |
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|
Below Army Physical Standards |
379 |
106 |
125 |
54 |
664 |
|
Below Educational Standards |
85 |
63 |
63 |
83 |
294 |
|
Other causes |
150 |
69 |
138 |
82 |
429 |