Bernard J. Durkan
Question:127 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Reserve Defence Forces in each branch of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20857/02]
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Reserve.
The strength of the Reserve Defence Force as at 30 September 2002 is as outlined in the following tables:
|
Officers |
NCOs |
Privates |
Total |
|
|
FCA |
683 |
2,847 |
9,908 |
13,438 |
|
Slua Muirí |
25 |
91 |
285 |
401 |
|
Total |
708 |
2,938 |
10,193 |
13,839 |
First Line Reserve
|
Officers |
NCOs |
Privates |
Total |
|
|
Army |
121 |
8 |
152 |
281 |
|
Air Corps |
28 |
4 |
40 |
72 |
|
Naval Service |
40 |
18 |
36 |
94 |
|
Total |
189 |
30 |
228 |
447 |
Question No. 128 answered with Question No. 46.