Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2015
367. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Defence if new personnel have been stationed at Custume Barracks as part of the Defence Forces recent recruitment drive; the number of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1308/15]
View answerI am informed by the military authorities that at present there is a Recruit Platoon of 29 personnel in training in Custume Barracks, Athlone. These personnel were inducted as part of the recent recruitment campaign. Upon completion of their initial training these personnel will be assigned to Units across the Defence Forces on an ‘as required’ basis in order to maintain Unit strengths and operational capability. Additionally, a total of 12 private soldiers who had completed their initial training in other Defence Forces locations were posted to Units located within Custume Barracks during 2014 in order to maintain Unit strengths and operational capability.
