With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 25 to 29, inclusive, together.
As part of the reply is in the form of a tabular statement I propose to circulate it in the Official Report.
Three hundred and thirty male recruits were enlisted in the Permanent Defence Force in August-September this year to fill vacancies in the units with the most pressing strength deficiencies. I am having the question of a further intake of recruits (male and female) kept under review in the light of current strengths and commitments. It is not possible at this stage to say when further enlistments will take place.
Establishment and Strength of PDF by Command as on 30 September 1983
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East
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Curragh
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South
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West
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Total
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Establishment
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6,835
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4,003
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3,931
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3,295
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18,064
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Strength
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5,181
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3,143
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3,144
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2,727
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14,195
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There is no separate establishment or Corps for female personnel. The total strength of female personnel on 30 September 1983 was 60.