Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 24 Apr 1996

Vol. 464 No. 4

Written Answers. - Defence Force Data.

Michael Bell

Question:

132 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence, in relation to the reply given to Parliamentary Question No. 281 on 2 April 1996, the current position regarding vacancies as at 3 April 1996, both in the Permanent Defence Forces and the FCA/Slua Muirí; the number of vacancies in the senior NCO ranks of the FCA and Slua Muirí as at 3 April 1996, by unit and formation concerned; the dates the vacancies arose in the FCA and Slua Muirí for both officers and NCOs; when these vacancies will be filled in the FCA and Slua Muirí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8333/96]

Minister for Defence (Mr. Barrett)

The information sought is not readily available and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Michael Bell

Question:

133 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the number of officers and senior NCOs per unit and formation in both the Reserve and the Permanent Defence Force who are serving in an acting higher capacity as at 31 March 1996; the reasons therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8334/96]

Minister for Defence (Mr. Barrett)

The information sought is not readily available and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Michael Bell

Question:

134 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the number of Permanent Defence Force personnel, categorised by rank, corps, command and formation who are serving with an Forsa Cosanta Aitiúil and an Slua Muirí, either on a full-time or part-time basis as at 3 April 1996; and the number of such personnel as at 31 December 1995. [8335/96]

Minister for Defence (Mr. Barrett)

The information sought is not readily available and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.