Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 17 Dec 1997

Vol. 485 No. 3

Written Answers. - Air Corps Strength.

Ivor Callely

Question:

109 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the current personnel in the Air Corp; the number that have applied for retirement or discharge; the number of new recruits; the likely developments, if any, over the next 12 months in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23254/97]

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith)

The information sought by the Deputy is as follows:

Current Strength (Air Corps)

Officers	126
NCOs	360
Airmen	370
Apprentices	84
Total	940

Nine officers retired in 1997 and another seven retirements were approved for 1998.

Other Ranks Discharges 1997 to date — 41

Recruits in 1997	Nil
Apprentices in 1997	Nil
Cadets Intake 1997	10