Charles Flanagan
Ceist:61 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence the number of female applicants that failed the medical examination on height grounds during the last recruit intake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26700/98]
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Recruitment.
During the most recent recruitment campaign, 48 of the female applicants failed to meet the height requirement of 5'4". Many of these were advised of this at an early stage and accordingly did not undergo full medical examination.