Seán Kenny
Ceist:219 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons currently in the Air Corps and Naval Service by rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25367/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011
219 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons currently in the Air Corps and Naval Service by rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25367/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe following table shows the number of persons in the Air Corps and Naval Service by rank, as at 31 August 2011, the latest date for which figures are available. Overall numbers in the Permanent Defence Force, including numbers serving in the air corps and naval service, are subject to ongoing control and monitoring on a monthly basis to ensure compliance within the overall parameters and controls set by Government for the sector. Number of persons in the Air Corps and Naval Service by rank at 31 August 2011.
Rank |
Air Corps |
Naval Service |
Major General |
1 |
0 |
Brigadier General |
1 |
1 |
Colonel |
2 |
2 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
13 |
11 |
Commandant |
29 |
38 |
Captain |
66 |
64 |
Lieutenant |
35 |
39 |
Sergeant Major |
5 |
5 |
Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant |
4 |
5 |
Company Sergeant |
39 |
58 |
Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
11 |
14 |
Sergeant |
124 |
193 |
Corporal |
177 |
177 |
Privates |
276 |
382 |
Cadets |
3 |
16 |
Total |
786 |
1,005 |