asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the Government's policy regarding the recruitment of women to the Defence Forces; if he will give the expected intake of female recruits to each section of the Defence Forces during the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Recruitment.
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Recruitment to the Permanent Defence Force is kept under constant review in the light of current strengths and commitments.
Females will be included in the next intake of recruits for general service. However, it is not possible at this stage to say when the next intake of recruits will take place.