asked the Minister for Defence (a) if he will authorise the reopening of the Kinsale rifle range to facilitate the 11th Infantry Battalion for training purposes; and (b) if the range cannot be opened, the provision he has made for alternative arrangements to facilitate the battalion.
Written Answers. - 11th Infantry Battalion.
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The question of reopening Kinsale rifle range is at present under consideration.
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asked the Minister for Defence (a) the number of man-days allocated to the 11th Infantry Battalion; and (b) the number allocated to each company; and if he is satisfied that the 11th Infantry Battalion is getting its rightful share of man-days in comparison with other similar battalions throughout the country.
The information is as follows: (a) 2,058 man-days; (b) 411 man-days.
Due to the present restrictions on full time training of the FCA the available man-days are being allocated as equitably as possible, regard being had to such factors as liability for security duties and the location and strength of units. I am satisfied in the circumstances that the 11th Infantry Battalion is being reasonably catered for.