Denis Naughten
Question:21 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff within the engineering corps of the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24405/12]
View answerThursday, 17 May 2012
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I am advised by the Military Authorities that the number of personnel in the Permanent Defence Force Corps of Engineers was 313 on 14 May, the latest date for which figures are available. The distribution of these personnel is contained in the table below:
|
Unit |
No. of persons |
|
Total Southern Brigade |
80 |
|
Total Eastern Brigade |
66 |
|
Total Western Brigade |
77 |
|
Total Reserve |
7 |
|
Total Logs Base Curragh |
49 |
|
Total Other |
34 |
|
Overall Total |
313 |
The Corps of Engineers provides engineering and combat support to the Defence Forces in operations at home and abroad. The Corps also provides education and training for operations at home and abroad.