Michael Bell
Ceist:74 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has to increase the number of personnel in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5000/99]
Written Answers. - Naval Service Recruitment.
I propose to maintain a policy of continuous recruitment to the Permanent Defence Force. In this regard, a recruitment campaign for over 500 general service recruits has just been launched. The first intake of 275 recruits of which approximately 65 will be allocated to the Naval Service will be enlisted in March/April and the remainder will be enlisted in September/October.