Noel Treacy
Question:266 Mr. N. Treacy asked the Minister for Defence the strength of FCA officers by rank on 20 January 1997; the number expected to be commissioned in 1997; and the number expected to retire on age grounds in 1997. [7442/97]
Written Answers - FCA Officer Strength.
The officer rank strength of An Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil on 20 January, 1997 was 681 made up as follows:—
|
Rank |
Strength |
|
Commandant |
117 |
|
Captain |
242 |
|
Lieutenant |
225 |
|
Second-Lieutenant |
97 |
It is anticipated that 39 members will be appointed to commissioned rank in 1997 and 14 officers of An Fórsa are due to retire on age grounds this year.