asked the Minister for Defence if, in respect of each of the years 1972, 1973 and 1974, he will state the number of personnel in the Naval Service and An Slua Muirí.
Written Answers. - Naval Service Personnel.
161.
The strengths of the components of the Defence Forces are complied on the last day of each month. The following are the figures for the Naval Service and An Slua Muirí on 31st December in 1972, 1973 and 1974:—
Naval Service(Permanent Defence Force) |
Slua Muirí |
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31/12/72 |
31/12/73 |
31/12/74 |
31/12/72 |
31/12/73 |
31/12/74 |
|
Officers |
42 |
42 |
47 |
25 |
25 |
24 |
Non-Commissioned Officers |
169 |
171 |
173 |
78 |
78 |
73 |
Ratings |
183 |
175 |
211 |
245 |
233 |
251 |