asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the result of the recent recruiting campaign, including the duration of the campaign and its cost; and if he will compare the results with those of the previous recruiting campaign.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Recruiting Campaign.
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The current recruiting campaign commenced on 17 Samhain, 1960, and up to 11 Feabhra, 1961, 256 recruits had been accepted. The cost of the campaign to date has been £860 approximately. As a result of the last recruiting campaign, which cost £6,952, during the period 21 Deireadh Fómhair, 1958-Eanáir, 1959, 1,063 recruits were attested.