Seán Power
Ceist:81 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces members who have availed of voluntary early retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9297/99]
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Retirement Scheme.
The number of Defence Forces personnel who have availed of the voluntary early retirement scheme is 1,509. The following table indicates the number availing of voluntary early retirement in each of the three years 1996-98.
Voluntary Early Retirement
|
Year |
Numbers |
|
1996 |
500 |
|
1997 |
735 |
|
1998 |
274 |
|
Total |
1,509 |