Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2018
96. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Permanent Defence Force with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53703/18]
View answer97. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Reserve Defence Force with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53704/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 96 and 97 together.
As of 30 November 2018 (the latest date for which figures are available), the strength of the Permanent Defence Force in Whole Time Equivalent Posts stood at 9,022 personnel. The effective strength of the Reserve Defence Force stood at 1,745 personnel. The table below sets out the additional details sought by the Deputy:
|
Males (WTE) |
Females (WTE) |
|
|
Army |
6,792 |
502 |
|
Air Corps |
694 |
34 |
|
Naval Service |
931 |
69 |
|
First Line Reserve |
248 |
30 |
|
Army Reserve* |
1,386 |
234 |
|
Naval Service Reserve* |
106 |
19 |
WTE - Whole Time Equivalent
* - Effective Personnel
