asked the Minister for Defence the number of (a) officers, (b) non-commissioned officers and (c) men serving in the Army at present, and corresponding figures for the same date in 1948, 1952, 1956 and 1960.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Personnel.
134.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, a Cheann Comhairle, with your permission, to circulate it in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
STRENGTH of Na Buan Óglaigh.
|
Date |
Oifigigh |
Oifigigh Neamh- Choimisiúnta |
Saighdiúirí Singile |
|
30 Meán Fómhair, 1948 |
1,042 |
2,391 |
4,637 |
|
30 Meán Fómhair, 1952 |
1,141 |
2,473 |
6,691 |
|
30 Meán Fómhair, 1956 |
1,183 |
2,789 |
4,640 |
|
30 Meán Fómhair, 1960 |
1,071 |
2,909 |
4,902 |
|
30 Meán Fómhair, 1962* |
1,066 |
2,968 |
4,299 |
*Latest date for which figurers are available.