Máirín Quill
Ceist:25 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Defence when the intake of recruits to the Permanent Defence Forces will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8215/96]
Written Answers. - Recruitment to Permanent Defence Force.
The Defence Forces Review Implementation Plan which was recently approved by Government provides for an intake of a total of 1,000 recruits over the next three years including 200 recruits in 1996. The recruits will be selected by means of an open competition which will be advertised in the public press. I expect to be in a position to make an announcement in that regard shortly.