asked the Minister for Defence the number of (1) regular personnel (2) FCA and (3) vehicles that took part in the last Easter parade held in 1971; if he has asked the officers commanding the various PDF units whether they would be prepared to take part in a military parade; and if he has sought the views of the FCA reserve commander and its members on such an important issue.
Written Answers. - Easter Parade.
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The approximate number of presonnel who participated in the Easter parade held in 1971 was as follows:—
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Permanent Defence Force |
800 |
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Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil and Slua Muirí |
400 |
The information requested regarding vehicles is not available.
The reply to the latter part of the Deputy's question is in the negative.