Jack Wall
Question:217 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the number of new recruits signed on by the Defence Forces for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23121/01]
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Recruitment.
The number of general service recruits enlisted in the Defence Forces for each of the past five years and in the current year to 30 August 2001 are: 1996 – 183; 1997 – 690; 1998 – 690; 1999 – 580; 2000 – 625; 2001 – 573.