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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 11 Nov 1998

Vol. 496 No. 4

Written Answers. - Defence Forces Uniforms.

Ivor Callely

Ceist:

183 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the cost of the provision of uniforms to the Defence Forces for each of the years from 1995 to date; if he will give a breakdown of these uniform costs; the number of Defence Forces personnel that availed of uniforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23218/98]

The cost of the provision of uniforms to members of the Defence Forces during the period 1995-8 inclusive, is as follows:

£m

(a) 1995

2.772

(b) 1996

3.150

(c) 1997

2.700

(d) 1998

2.300 (to date)

The cost of individual items of uniform based on the most recent purchases is as follows:

Item

Cost

£

Beret

6.50

Boots

29.00

Boots Operational

60.00

Shirts

7.50

Shoes

44.00

Socks

2.50

Sweaters

24.00

Combat Uniforms

110.00

SD No. 1 (Army/FCA)

85.00

SD No. 1 Navy

105.00

SD No. 1 Air Corps

120.00

Suits Waterproof

105.00

Trousers Working Dress

21.75

Blouses

7.50

Overalls

35.00

Caps Air Corps

23.00

Caps Naval Service

20.00

Boots Naval Service

43.00

Gloves Leather

11.00

Gloves Woollen

2.40

Overcoat — Army

72.00

Overcoat — Navy

128.00

Information regarding the number of uniforms issued to personnel is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
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