Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 October 2012
194. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces Personnel by rank that have retired to date in 2012; the number of personnel by rank that have indicated that they will retire before end of 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43818/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of personnel who left the Defence Forces in the period 1 January 2012 to 8 October 2012 was 682. A detailed breakdown of these personnel by rank is contained in the table below. One Captain and 1 Lt. Colonel have indicated that they intend to leave the Defence Forces before the end of 2012.
Defence Forces Discharges by Rank 1 January to 8 October 2012
|
Rank |
Count |
|
Maj Gen |
|
|
Brig Gen |
2 |
|
Col |
8 |
|
Lt Col |
13 |
|
Comdt |
29 |
|
Capt |
9 |
|
Lt |
1 |
|
Total Officers |
62 |
|
Sgt Maj |
6 |
|
BQMS |
2 |
|
CS |
34 |
|
CQMS |
34 |
|
Sgt |
110 |
|
Cpl |
107 |
|
Pte |
325 |
|
Total Enlisted Personnel |
618 |
|
Cadets |
2 |
|
Total Discharges |
682 |
