asked the Minister for Defence the number of men in the Irish Naval Service and the breakdown of these men for February, 1969, and February, 1970.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Irish Naval Service.
128.
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 the Naval Service by ranks as at 1st February, 1969, and 1st February, 1970.
Officers
Rank |
1st February, 1969 |
1st February, 1970 |
Captain |
1 |
1 |
Commander |
3 |
3 |
Lieutenant Commander |
14 |
12 |
Lieutenant |
15 |
16 |
Sub-Lieutenant |
3 |
— |
Total |
36 |
32 |
Men
Rank |
1st February, 1969 |
1st February, 1970 |
Warrant Officer |
3 |
3 |
Senior Chief Petty Officer |
1 |
1 |
Chief Petty Officer |
29 |
29 |
Senior Petty Officer |
2 |
2 |
Petty Officer |
60 |
57 |
Leading Seaman |
60 |
75 |
Seaman |
223 |
175 |
Cadet |
2 |
4 |
Total |
380 |
346 |