Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2004
102 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the number of new recruits in 2003 to the permanent Defence Forces at Columb Barracks, Mullingar; and his plans for the future strengthening of the force at this barracks. [13594/04]
View answerThe day to day administration of recruitment in the Defence Forces is the responsibility of the Chief of Staff.
In 2003, the number of general service recruits enlisted in the Western Brigade was 32. There was no allocation to Columb Barracks. The allocation of recruits to Columb Barracks is a matter which is decided by the General Officer Commanding, Western Brigade, based on the operational commitments of his brigade at the time.
