Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 June 2019
39. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who retired or resigned in each of the past three years; the number of replacements recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24745/19]
View answer40. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of women recruited to the Defence Forces in each of the past three years to date; the number that resigned or retired in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24746/19]
View answer46. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces scheduled to retire in the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24752/19]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 39, 40 and 46 together.
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table:
|
Year |
Departures Total |
Departures Female |
Inducted Total |
Inducted Female |
|
2016 |
679 |
23 |
690 |
50 |
|
2017 |
742 |
42 |
751 |
68 |
|
2018 |
731 |
53 |
612* |
50 |
*This figure does not include 15 serving soldiers (1 of which was female) who were awarded a Cadetship
I am advised by the military authorities that 171 members of the Permanent Defence Force are predicted to retire on age grounds between 1 June 2019 and 1st June 2020.
Ongoing recruitment has continued in 2019 with the Defence Forces recruitment plan working towards a target of 800 new entrants being inducted in during the year which will include General Service Recruits, Cadets, Aircraft Apprentice Technicians and Direct Entry Specialists.
The Government is committed to retaining the capacity of the Defence Forces to operate effectively across all roles and to undertake the tasks laid down by Government both at home and overseas.
