asked the Minister for Defence when recruitment will commence again at Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath; and the approximate numbers that are expected to be recruited.
Written Answers. - Army Recruitment.
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I have recently authorised the enlistment of 260 recruits for the Permanent Defence Force. Sixty-five of those will be enlisted in the Western Command. The allocation of recruits within each Command area is a matter for the Command authorities. Applicants from Athlone will be interviewed in accordance with their placing on the waiting list.