Defence Forces Strength

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Questions (538)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

538. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces for each of the years from 1971 to 1993 in tabular form broken down by figures for both the permanent Defence Force and the Reserve First Line and FCA. [34392/14]

Written answers

Minister for Defence

It was not possible to provide the information sought by the Deputy in the time available. My Department is currently seeking to compile an accurate reply and I will provide the information directly to the Deputy once it comes to hand.