Bernard Allen
Ceist:179 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence if in relation to An FCA and An Slua Muirí, he will give details of the total number who attended annual training/courses in the years 1975, 1980 and 1985; and the cost in each year.
Written Answers. - FCA and Slua Muirí.
A total of 8,486 members of An Forsa Cosanta Áitiúil and An Slua Muirí attended annual training/courses in 1985. Corresponding figures for 1975 and 1980 are not available.
Expenditure on An Forsa and An Slua in the years 1975, 1980 and 1985 was as follows:—
|
£ |
|
|
1975 |
2,631,000 |
|
1980 |
5,796,000 |
|
1985 |
4,795,000 |
These figures include the cost of reserve personnel on full-time security duties.