Defence Forces Strength

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2020

Thursday, 5 March 2020

Questions (16)

Jack Chambers

Question:

16. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Permanent Defence Forces as of 29 February 2020; the breakdown by rank across the three services; the gender breakdown of same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3564/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

The details of the strength of the Permanent Defence Force across the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps as at 31st January (the latest date for which such data is available); the breakdown of all ranks across the three services; and the gender breakdown of same are available at the following link:

Strength of Defence Forces