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Defence Forces Personnel

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011

Thursday, 22 September 2011

Ceisteanna (219)

Seán Kenny

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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]

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The 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

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