Defence Forces Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 July 2019

Tuesday, 2 July 2019

Ceisteanna (147)

Willie O'Dea

Ceist:

147. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a new recruitment campaign for the Defence Forces School of Music will take place in the second half of 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28130/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

I am informed by the military authorities that a recruitment competition for the Defence Forces School of Music in 2018 resulted in 20 personnel being recruited, which brought the School to full strength.

There are currently no plans to run a similar recruitment competition in 2019.