Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 October 2014
255. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Permanent Defence Force personnel in Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath and the envisaged recruited numbers there following the next round of recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38273/14]
View answerI am advised that the establishment strength for units based in Custume Barracks is 995. The military authorities have confirmed that the current strength of personnel in Custume Barracks, Athlone is 1,030. This figure includes 93 personnel attached to the Barracks while attending training courses there. On 20 October, 2014 40 army recruits will commence training in Custume Barracks. On completion of training an assignment board will determine where they will be posted. Assignment will be based on operational requirements at that time.
