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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 17 Dec 1997

Vol. 485 No. 3

Written Answers. - Defence Forces Strength.

Michael Bell

Question:

115 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the strength by rank and service as at 30 November 1996 and 30 November 1997 in relation to the PDF, first line reserve, FCA and An Slua Muirí; and the permitted strength for those two years. [23294/97]

The information sought by the Deputy in regard to officers is as follows:

PDF

Lt. Gen.

Maj. Gen

Brig. Gen.

Col.

Lt. Col.

Comdt.

Capt.

Lt.

2/Lt.

Total

EST

1

2

8

36

134

418

782

502

1,883

STR 30 Nov. ’96

1

3

8

38

146

448

559

201

60

1,464

STR 30 Nov. ’97

1

3

8

34

134

423

523

184

65

1,375

First Line Reserve (No Set Establishment)

Lt. Col.

Comdt.

Capt.

Lt.

Total

Strength 30 November 1996 Effective

4

80

105

14

203

Strength 30 November 1996 Non-Effective

Nil

1

5

2

8

Strength 30 November 1997 Effective

5

86

110

14

215

Strength 30 November 1997 Non-Effective

1

5

2

8

FCA

Comdt.

Capt.

Lt.

2/Lt.

Total

Establishment of FCA

133

233

667

Nil

1,033

Strength 30 November 1996 Effective

119

228

243

98

668

Strength 30 November 1997 Effective

121

236

235

105

697

Slua Muirí

Lt. Cdr.

Lt. (NS)

2/Lt.

Ens.

Total

Establishment of Slua Muirí

5

15

30

Nil

50

Strength 30 November 1996 Effective

5

8

8

6

27

Strength 30 November 1997 Effective

5

10

10

8

33

The information in regard to non-commissioned personnel could not be compiled in the time available. I will forward this information to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
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