Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
1329. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Defence in view of recent closures of military barracks across the State his plans, in the context of the policy of reconfiguring the Defence Forces, for the barracks in the Curragh, County Kildare; if he will provide an indication that current employment levels and pay rates for those attached to the Curragh Barracks will be maintained. [37681/12]
View answerWhile the reorganisation of the Permanent Defence Force means that units will be moved among existing locations, it maintains, as far as possible, the existing organisational strengths within the current locations. Prior to the announcement of the reorganisation, the Defence Forces Training Centre, including DFHQ and Special Establishments which are attached to the Curragh Barracks, had a strength of 1,417 Permanent Defence Force personnel. The proposed establishment post the implementation of the reorganisation will be 1,371. Rates of pay will not be affected by the reorganisation of the Defence Forces.
