Brendan Smith
Ceist:60 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has for recruitment to the Permanent Defence Forces in 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22511/97]
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Recruitment.
As I announced recently, I propose that 500 recruits will be enlisted in the Defence Forces in two phases during 1998.