Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
597. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Defence the date on which the military authorities will know the effective strength of the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7967/14]
View answerI am advised by the military authorities that work is continuing on the implementation of the reorganisation and the development of the single force concept and in this context a review of the number of active members of the RDF is currently being compiled. In this regard I understand that the military authorities expect to be in a position to report an accurate effective strength for the Reserve with effect from 1 April 2014. I will provide this information directly to the Deputy once it comes to hand.
