asked the Minister for Defence if he will indicate the strength of personnel of the National Army as at the present date.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Strength.
The effective strength of the Defence Forces on the latest date for which audited figures are available, i.e., the 28th February, 1954, was 32,123, made up as follows:—
|
Permanent Force |
10,582 |
|
The Reserve—1st Line |
3,662 |
|
An Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil |
17,497 |
|
An Slua Muirí |
382 |