asked the Minister for Defence how many Irish troops are in Cyprus at the moment, and their various ranks.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Irish Troops in Cyprus.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report, a tabular statement showing, by ranks, the number of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates of the Permanent Defence Force, who are at present serving with the United Nations Force in Cyprus.
Following is the statement:
CONTINGENT of the Permanent Defence Force with the United Nations Force in Cyprus.
Rank |
Number |
Totals |
Colonel |
1 |
|
Lieutenant Colonel |
2 |
|
Commandant |
26 |
|
Captain |
33 |
|
Lieutenant |
22 |
|
Second Lieutenant |
3 |
87 Officers. |
Sergant Major |
2 |
|
Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant |
2 |
|
Company Sergeant |
15 |
|
Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
17 |
|
Sergeant |
109 |
|
Corporal |
211 |
356 Non-Commissioned Officers. |
Private |
623 |
623 Privates. |
1,066 All ranks. |
NOTE: In addition to the above personnel three chaplains are serving with the contingent.