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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 28 Jul 1953

Vol. 141 No. 5

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Strength of Defence Forces.

Mr. O'Higgins

asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the present strength of the Defence Forces.

The effective strength of the DefenceForces on the latest date for which audited figures are available, i.e. the 30th June, 1953, was 33,061, made up as follows:—

Permanent Force

10,920

The Reserve—1st Line

3,283

An Fórsa Cosanta Aitiúil

18,530

An Slua Muirí

328

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