asked the Minister for Defence the number of Permanent Defence Force personnel who have left the Defence Force since 1 January 1988.
Written Answers. - Defence Force Statistics.
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Limerick West): During the period 1 January to 31 December 1988 a total of 1,026 personnel (52 officers and 974 men) left the Permanent Defence Force. During the same period 35 officers were commissioned and 1,143 other ranks were enlisted.