Paul McGrath
Ceist:316 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence when recruitment into the permanent Defence Forces will take place; and the number that will be recruited in 1996. [10278/96]
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Recruitment.
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.