asked the Minister for Defence the number of new recruits to the Defence Forces in each of the past five years; and the number leaving the Defence Forces by way of death, retirement, dismissal or otherwise in each year for the same period.
Written Answers. - Defence Forces.
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I assume that the Deputy's question refers to the Permanent Defence Force.
The following are the numbers of recruits (including cadets) to the Permanent Defence Force from 1975:—
|
1975 |
3,856 |
|
1976 |
2,471 |
|
1977 |
1,901 |
|
1978 |
1,574 |
|
1 January 1979 to 31 October 1979 |
1,573 |
The numbers of other ranks who (i) died in service and (ii) have been discharged (for various reasons) are as follows:—
|
Year |
(i) Died in Service |
(ii) Discharged |
|
1975 |
24 |
1,742 |
|
1976 |
21 |
1,391 |
|
1977 |
27 |
1,722 |
|
1978 |
28 |
2,473 |
|
1 January 1979 to 31 October 1979 |
20 |
1,882 |