Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 February 2015
38. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel of the Defence Forces based at Custume Barracks in Athlone, County Roscommon; the number of these personnel whose parent unit is not located in Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6796/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe total strength of personnel in Custume Barracks at 31st January 2015 was 1,006. Of this figure 940 personnel were in appointments associated with the units stationed in Custume Barracks and 66 personnel were attached to Custume Barracks while on courses of training, including recruit training.
In addition to this figure Defence Forces personnel are, from time to time also temporarily assigned to Custume Barracks for specific military assignments or operations. The Defence Forces do not disclose the number of personnel on operations such as these as a matter of operational security.
