Vol. 445 No. 9
179 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the clothing and footwear entitlement of female members of the FCA within one year of enlistment and thereafter; if appropriate headgear is available for female members at present in all commands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1553/94]
The following statement sets out the articles of clothing and footwear issuable to female members of An Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil. The head-dress provided for female members of the FCÁ, which is the same as that provided for male members, is readily available in all commands.
STATEMENT
Articles of clothing issuable to female non-commissioned personnel of An Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil
|
Article |
Initial Issue |
Minimum Life |
|
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
|
Badges, Service or Corps, sets (a) |
2 |
Not replaceable at the public expense. |
|
Bag, Clothing |
1 |
Not replaceable at the public expense |
|
Belt No. 26A, Waist |
1 |
3 years |
|
Beret No. 6C, Green |
1 |
3 years |
|
Blouse No. 10 (Working Dress) |
1 |
3 years |
|
Blouse No. 11 (Walking out dress) (a) |
1 |
3 years |
|
Boots, Combats, pairs |
1 |
3 years |
|
Cap, (Military Police) (b) |
1 |
5 years |
|
Cravat, green |
1 |
2 years |
|
Ear Defenders, pairs |
1 |
As required |
|
Field Dressing (c) |
1 |
— |
|
Lanyard, Red (b) |
1 |
Not replaceable at the public expense |
|
Lanyard, White (d) |
1 |
Not replaceable at the public expense |
|
Overcoat No. 101 (with necessary insignia) (a) |
1 |
5 years |
|
Pinafore (maternity) |
1 |
As required |
|
Socks, pairs (any combination) |
2 |
1 every year thereafter |
|
Shoes, Working, pairs (a) |
1 |
3 years |
|
Shoes, Gymnasium (e) |
— |
— |
|
Sweater, with insignia |
1 |
3 years |
|
Skirt No. 11 (a) |
1 |
5 years |
|
Tie |
1 |
3 years |
|
Trousers, Working Dress |
1 |
3 years |
|
Tunic No. 1 (a) |
1 |
5 years |
