asked the Minister for Defence the total personnel of the armed forces on 1st August in 1972, 1973 and 1974.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Armed Forces Personnel.
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I assume the Deputy has in mind the strength of the Permanent Defence Force. This is compiled for the last day of each month. The strength was 10,207 on 31st July, 1972; 10,556 on 31st July, 1973; and 11,412 on 31st July, 1974.