asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the strength of the Navy, rank by rank, for each year from 1984 to date; and if he has satisfied himself with the current strength of the Navy.
Written Answers. - Naval Strength.
25.
Limerick West): The statistical information sought by the Deputy is set out in a schedule which I propose to circulate with the Official Report. I am satisfied with the current strength of the Naval Service and I have approved the recruitment of 100 additional personnel to crew the two new vessels.
Strength of the Naval Service on 31 December each year from 1984 to 1987 inclusive and on 30 September 1988
Year |
Comd. |
Capt. |
Cdr. |
Lt. Cdr. |
Lt. |
Sub Lt. |
Ens. |
Wo. |
Scpo. |
Cpo. |
Spo. |
Po. |
L/S |
A/Sea |
Total |
1984 |
1 |
2 |
7 |
27 |
30 |
45 |
14 |
6 |
4 |
57 |
5 |
152 |
147 |
375 |
872 |
1985 |
1 |
2 |
7 |
26 |
35 |
50 |
9 |
6 |
4 |
64 |
7 |
146 |
170 |
421 |
948 |
1986 |
1 |
2 |
8 |
29 |
36 |
45 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
63 |
7 |
152 |
168 |
368 |
892 |
1987 |
1 |
2 |
8 |
29 |
39 |
47 |
— |
6 |
4 |
63 |
10 |
132 |
162 |
344 |
847 |
1988 |
1 |
2 |
7 |
29 |
37 |
47 |
5 |
6 |
4 |
61 |
10 |
144 |
179 |
365 |
897 |