asked the Minister for Defence if he will state, in respect of each officer rank, the number of officers retired from the Army on pension since the 1st January, 1945; the additional number it is estimated will be discharged by the 1st January, 1946; and the number estimated to be discharged during the year 1946.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Retirement of Army Officers.
The information required by the Deputy is contained in a tabular statement which will be published in the Official Reports.
Following is the statement:—
RETIREMENT OF OFFICERS: DETAILS.
Officers retired on pension between the 1st January, 1945, and the 9th November, 1945:
|
General Officers |
2 |
|
Commandants |
2 |
|
Captains |
2 |
|
6 |
Estimated number likely to be retired between the 10th November, 1945, and the 31st December, 1945:
|
Total all ranks |
2 |
It is not possible at this stage to indicate what ranks will be concerned.
Officers likely to be retired during the year 1946:
|
(1) On grounds of age— |
|
|
Colonels |
1 |
|
Majors |
3 |
|
Commandants |
41 |
|
Captains |
60 |
|
Lieutenants |
2 |
|
2nd/Lieutenants |
1 |
|
108 |
|
|
(2) Total all ranks of officers likely to be retired for causes other than age |
10 |
|
Grand Total |
118 |