David Stanton
Ceist:148 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the numbers recruited in the latest recruitment drive to the respective branches of the Defence Forces; the number of respective applications received; the number who were unsuccessful; the number who were unsuccessful due to medical, educational or other reasons, the number who remain on panels for the respective branches of the Defence Forces; when the next tranche of applicants will be recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30703/03]