asked the Minister for Defence if he will state how many officers of the 12th Battalion and of the 14th Battalion applied for retention in the Army; how many in each battalion were retained; and if he will give the names of those retained.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Officers.
It is assumed that the Deputy's question refers to applications for appointment to commissioned rank in the permanent force. The numbers of eligible officers who made such application are:—
|
12th Battalion |
16 |
|
14th Battalion |
8 |
The numbers of eligible officers whose applications were successful are:—
|
12th Battalion |
4 |
|
14th Battalion |
8 |
The names of the successful applicants, each of whom has been individually notified of the result, will be published in Iris Oifigiúil in due course.