asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the total number of members of the Defence Forces entitled to receive their discharge from the Defence Forces who have, since 1st April, 1945, volunteered for further periods of service; and also if he will state the total number of civilians who have volunteered to join the Defence Forces since the same date.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Re-enlistment of Soldiers.
The information required by the Deputy is contained in a tabular statement which will be published in the Official Reports.
Following is the information: No soldier of the forces or man of the reserve is entitled to receive his discharge during the period of emergency.
Total number of non-commissioned officers and men, and of civilians, who have since 1st April, 1945, volunteered for further periods of service with the forces, or for enlistment therein:
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N.C.O.'s |
Privates |
TOTAL |
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1. |
(a) Total number of applicants for re-enlistment and re-entry in the Permanent Force |
504 |
1,157 |
1,661 |
|
(b) Number of those shown at 1 (a) who were eligible in accordance with Regulations for re-enlistment or re-entry |
396 |
809 |
1,205 |
|
|
2. |
(a) Total number of applicants for re-enlistment in or appointment to the Reserve of Men—First Line |
456 |
1,159 |
1,615 |
|
(b) Number of those shown at 2 (a) who were eligbile in accordance with Regulations for re-enlistment or appointment |
398 |
969 |
1,367 |
|
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3. |
Number of N.C.O.'s and men of the Permanent Force who extended their Army Service engagements for a further period since 1/4/45 |
— |
— |
141 |
|
4. |
Number of civilians who have applied for enlistment |
— |
— |
646 |