asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 17 December 1997 the strength by rank and service, including non commissioned officers, in relation to the PDF, first line reserve, FCA and An Slua Muirí as at 31 December 1996 and 31 December 1997; and the permitted strength for those two years. [1278/98]
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Strength.
The information sought by the Deputy is as follows:
|
|
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 31 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
38 |
146 |
457 |
544 |
201 |
60 |
1,458 |
|
Dec 96 |
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|
STR 31 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
38 |
134 |
435 |
501 |
184 |
65 |
1,369 |
|
Dec 97 |
|
First Line Reserve (No Set Establishment) |
Lt Col |
Comdt |
Capt |
Lt |
Total |
|
Strength 31 December 1996 Effective |
4 |
79 |
105 |
14 |
202 |
|
Strength 31 December 1996 Non Effective |
Nil |
1 |
5 |
2 |
8 |
|
Strength 31 December 1997 Effective |
5 |
86 |
110 |
14 |
215 |
|
Strength 31 December 1997 Non Effective |
1 |
5 |
2 |
8 |
|
FCA |
Comdt |
Capt |
Lt |
2/Lt |
Total |
|
Strength 31 December 1996 Effective |
121 |
226 |
232 |
98 |
687 |
|
Strength 31 December 1997 Effective |
120 |
235 |
235 |
105 |
695 |
|
Slua Muirí |
Lt Cdr |
Lt (NS) |
2/Lt |
Ens |
Total |
|
Strength 31 December 1996 Effective |
5 |
8 |
8 |
6 |
27 |
|
Strength 31 December 1997 Effective |
5 |
9 |
10 |
8 |
32 |
The combined permitted strength of FCA and Slua Muirí Officers is 766. 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.