asked the Minister for Defence if he will state, as of the latest convenient date and of a similar date for 1961, 1959 and 1957, the strength of (a) the regular Army, (b) the Reserve and (c) An Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Strength of Defence Forces.
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Mr. Ryan
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 Óglaigh na hÉireann as on 31 Deireadh Fómhair, 1957, 1959, 1961 and 1963.
|
Year |
Na Buan-Óglaigh including An tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh |
An Cúltaca Oifigeach (An Chéad Líne) and An Cúltaca Fear (An Chéad Líne) |
An Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil |
An Slua Muirí |
|
1957 |
8,203 |
7,224 |
31,797 |
545 |
|
1959 |
9,136 |
6,289 |
31,069 |
556 |
|
1961 |
8,594 |
4,406 |
32,744 |
609 |
|
1963 |
8,322 |
3,553 |
30,746 |
534 |