Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 November 2004
197 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the personnel strength of the Army, including Reserve Forces; the personnel strength of the Air Corps; the personnel strength of the Naval Service; the strength of any other Reserve Forces available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27670/04]
View answerThe strength of the Permanent Defence Force, comprising the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service and of the Reserve Defence Force as of 30 September 2004 is set out in the following table:
|
Number |
|
|
Army |
8,477 |
|
Air Corps |
872 |
|
Naval Service |
1,070 |
|
Total P.D.F. |
10,419 |
|
First Line Reserve |
408 |
|
F.C.A. |
12,945 |
|
Slua Mhuirí |
403 |
|
Total R.D.F. |
13,756 |
