John V. Farrelly
Ceist:134 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of officers under the age of 50 wishing to leave the Defence Forces for new careers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22089/98]
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Retirement Scheme.
I understand from the military authorities that four applications for permission to retire from officers under the age of 50 are at present being processed. In addition 14 officers have been granted permission to retire between now and July 2000.