asked the Minister for Defence the number of offiers and ratings in the Irish Naval Service in September, 1969, and September, 1970.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Naval Service Personnel.
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The number of officers in the Naval Service on the 30th September, 1969, was 34 and on the 30th September, 1970, 32; the number of ratings in the service on the same dates was 354 and 310 respectively.