asked the Minister for Defence what proportion of applicants for the Army is rejected on medical grounds.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Rejected Army Applicants.
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Over the period of ten years ended 31st December, 1966, approximately 12 per cent of applicants for appointments or enlistment in the Permanent Defence Force, including the Naval Service and the Army Nursing Service, were rejected on medical grounds.