Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020
20. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces Reserve as of 31 March 2020 with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5427/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Reserve Defence Force (RDF) is comprised of the First Line Reserve (FLR), the Army Reserve (AR) and the Naval Service Reserve (NSR).
The most up to date figures available for the effective strength of the Army Reserve (AR) and Naval Service Reserve (NSR), as of 29 February 2020, are set out at the following links.
The breakdown of females of the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve for the same period is as available at the following link:-
The substantive strength of the First line Reserve for the same period is as follows:-
|
FORMATION* |
OFFR |
NCO |
PTE |
TOTAL |
|
ARMY |
1 |
12 |
137 |
150 |
|
AIR CORPS |
0 |
4 |
21 |
25 |
|
NAVAL SERVICE |
3 |
12 |
87 |
102 |
|
TOTAL |
4 |
28 |
245 |
277 |
*The gender breakdown of the FLR is not available
The Government appreciates the service of the Reserve Defence Force and recognises its importance in contributing to Ireland's defence capability.
