Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 4 Nov 2003

Vol. 573 No. 3

Written Answers. - Defence Forces Strength.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

206 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Army, Naval Service or Air Corps has increased or decreased in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25632/03]

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith)

The strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps as at 30 September 2001 and 30 September 2003 is set out in the following table:

30 September 2001-30 September 2003

Date	Army	NavalService	Air Corps	Total
30/09/2001	8,936	939	810	10,685
30/09/2003	8,478	1,065	913	10,456
% Difference	5%	+ 13%	+ 13%	2%

Question No. 207 answered with Question No. 142.

Question No. 208 answered with Question No. 119.