asked the Minister for Defence if he will state in respect of the permanent Defence Forces for the years ended 31st October, 1957 and 1958 (a) the number of recruits accepted, and (b) the number of privates who were discharged.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Defence Forces: Recruitment and Discharges.
(a) The number of recruits accepted for the permanent Defence Forces during those years was:—
|
year ended 31st October, 1957 (including 33 cadets) |
1,216 |
|
year ended 31st October, 1958 (including 17 cadets) |
1,635 |
(b) The number of privates discharged from the permanent Defence Forces during the same years was:—
|
year ended 31st October, 1957 |
552 |
|
year ended 31st October, 1958 |
507 |