asked the Minister for Defence when recruitment to the Defence Forces will be reopened; if recruitment will be open to former members; and the number of persons who will be recruited.
Written Answers. - Defence Force Recruitment.
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Arrangements are being made by the military authorities for the enlistment of 330 recruits for the Army in the Eastern and Curragh Commands. Applicants, including former members of the Permanent Defence Force, who are placed high on the waiting lists in those commands will be considered for enlistment.