asked the Minister for Defence in relation to the period of training of soldiers enlisted to the Permanent Defence Force: (a) the average period spent as a recruit and the amount of wages and allowances paid during such a period (b) the average period spent as a two-star private and the amount of wages and allowances paid during such periods and (c) the estimated total cost in wages, allowances, uniforms, accommodation, meals, cost to training and other costs attributable to the training of an average private soldier up to the rank of three-star private.
Written Answers. - Soldier Training Statistics.
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Limerick West): The information requested at (a) and (b) is as follows:
|
Rank |
Average Training Period |
Average Pay and Allowances |
|
Private, Grade I (Recruit) |
16 weeks |
£137.14 per week |
|
Private, Two Star |
6 weeks |
£174.69 per week |
With regard to (c) it has not been possible to compile the information requested in the time available. I will, however, communicate with the Deputy in the matter as soon as possible.