asked the Minister for Defence the total number of officers, non-commissioned officers and ratings serving in (a) the Naval Service and (b) An Slua Muirí on 1st January in 1973 and 1974.
Written Answers. - Naval Service.
145.
The strengths of the components of the Defence Forces are compiled for the last day of each month. The following are the figures for the Naval Service and Slua Muirí on 31st December in 1972 and 1973 :
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Naval Service |
Slua Muirí |
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31/12/72 |
31/12/73 |
31/12/72 |
31/12/73 |
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|
Officers |
42 |
42 |
25 |
25 |
|
Non-Commissioned Officers |
169 |
171 |
78 |
78 |
|
Ratings |
183 |
175 |
245 |
233 |