Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2015
295. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Defence the number of army personnel currently located at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, County Galway; the way this number has changed since his announcement of the reorganisation of the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10105/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, arising from the comprehensive review of expenditure in 2011, the Government decided to stabilise the strength of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) at 9,500 personnel. Resulting from the revised strength ceiling, a major re-organisation of the PDF was initiated. Key aspects of the reorganisation included the consolidation of three under-strength Army Brigades into two full strength Brigades, the consolidation of under-strength units into a smaller number of full strength units, a reduction in the number of headquarters and the associated re-deployment of personnel from administrative and support functions to operational units.
The following table below sets out the number of personnel located in Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa as on 30 November 2012 and as on 28 February 2015:
|
Date |
Strength |
|
30 November 2012 |
239 |
|
28 February 2015 |
450 |
