Vol. 411 No. 8
44 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Defence the number of (1) doctors, (2) dentists, (3) engineers and (4) architects serving in (a) Na Buan-Óglaigh, (b) the FCA and Slua Muirí and (c) the First Line Reserve as at 30 June in (1) 1987, (2) 1989 and (3) 1991; and whether he has satisfied himself that there are adequate numbers serving to fulfil the current and future needs of the Defence Forces.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose to circulate it in the Official Report. I am satisfied that there are adequate numbers of doctors, dentists, engineers and architects to meet the current and future needs of the Defence Forces.
Following is the statement:
|
Doctors |
Dentists |
Engineers |
Architects |
|
|
Permanent Defence Force |
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|
Strength on 30 June 1987 |
30 |
7 |
55 |
2 |
|
Strength on 30 June 1989 |
28 |
7 |
56 |
2 |
|
Strength on 30 June 1991 |
29 |
7 |
49 |
2 |
|
Reserve Defence Force |
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|
Strength on 30 June 1991 |
9 |
2 |
8 |
Nil |
