asked the Minister for Defence the total number of officers, cadets and men currently enlisted in the Army, Air Corps and Navy; and the total number currently in the FCA, Slua Muirí and front line reserves.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Defence Forces.
95.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, with your permission, to circulate it in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
Strength of the Defence Forces as on 30/9/69.
|
Officers |
Cadets |
Men |
Total |
|
|
Army |
984 |
34 |
6,128 |
7,146 |
|
Air Corps |
78 |
— |
404 |
482 |
|
Naval Service |
34 |
2 |
352 |
388 |
|
FCA |
688 |
— |
19,314 |
20,002 |
|
Slua Muirí |
28 |
— |
342 |
370 |
|
Reserve (First Line) |
392 |
— |
1,695 |
2,087 |
|
TOTALS |
2,204 |
36 |
28,235 |
30,475 |