Seán Power
Question:114 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Defence the number of members who availed of the early retirement package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4470/00]
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Retirement Scheme.
The number of Defence Force personnel who have availed of the voluntary early retirement scheme is 1,509. The table below indicates the number availing of voluntary early retirement in each of the three years 1996 – 1998.
Voluntary Early Retirement
|
Year |
Numbers |
|
1996 |
500 |
|
1997 |
735 |
|
1998 |
274 |
|
Total |
1,509 |