Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 April 2015
83. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence if there are any military personnel being trained here by the Defence Forces; if so, the states they come from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13525/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the military authorities that as of 30 March, 2015, there are 10 foreign military personnel undergoing training with the Defence Forces in Ireland. The personnel in question come from Malta, Germany and the United States of America. 7 Maltese students are in training as cadets and 1 Maltese student is studying on the Junior Command and Staff Course. 1 German student and 1 American Student are studying on the Senior Command and Staff Course. These courses are being run in the relevant schools in the Defence Forces Training Centre, The Curragh, County Kildare.
