Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2023
113. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of females who are currently in recruit training in each branch of the Permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44666/23]
View answerThe military authorities have advised that, as of 12 October 2023, the following number of women were in General Service Recruit or Cadet training.
|
- |
Army |
Air Corp |
Naval Service |
|
General Service Recruit |
11* |
0 |
3 |
|
Cadets |
15 |
3 |
1 |
• Includes one DFSM Instrumentalist
The Cadet figures reflect the number of females in both the 2022 and 2023 Cadet classes.
The Government remains committed to a policy of equal opportunity for men and women throughout the Defence Forces and to the full participation by women in all aspects of Defence Forces activities. It is also Government policy to increase female participation rates at all levels of the Defence Forces in order to increase capability and to better reflect the society from which the Defence Forces are drawn and serve.
