Defence Forces Strength.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 June 2004

Wednesday, 16 June 2004

Questions (44)

Dan Neville

Question:

75 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Force personnel serving in the Army rangers unit; the equipment that is available to the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17860/04]

Written answers

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith)

The military authorities advise that the number of personnel serving in the Army ranger wing is less than 75. For security reasons, it is not the policy to disclose the type of equipment available to the ranger wing.

Question No. 76 answered with QuestionNo. 62.