asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the total strength of the Army (a) on 1st April, 1946; (b) on 1st January, 1947, and (c) at the present time, including the number of officers, other ranks, cadets, chaplains, nurses and Construction Corps.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Statistics.
As the reply is in the nature of statistical information, I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle and with the Deputy's consent, to have it published in the Official Report.
Following is the information:—
STRENGTH OF THE DEFENCE FORCES (INCLUDING CADETS, CHAPLAINS AND CONSTRUCTION CORPS PERSONNEL) AS ON THE DATES SHOWN BELOW
|
Officers |
Other Ranks |
Cadets |
Chaplains |
Construction Corps |
TOTALS |
|
|
Strength as on 1st April, 1946 |
2,131 |
10,839 |
44 |
26 |
1,286 |
14,326 |
|
Strength as on 1st January, 1947. |
1,098 |
7,456 |
70 |
19 |
1,299 |
9,942 |
|
Strength as on 1st March, 1947. |
1,095 |
7,567 |
70 |
18 |
1,188 |
9,938 |
STRENGTH OF ARMY NURSING SERVICE AS ON THE DATES SHOWN BELOW.
|
Strength as on 1st April, 1946 |
173 |
|
Strength as on 1st January, 1947 |
115 |
|
Strength as on 1st March, 1947 |
113 |