Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2020
408. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the optimum strength level of the Permanent Defence Forces; and the current strength of same broken down by Army, Naval Service and Air Corps personnel. [34659/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe following table details the current strength (Whole Time Equivalent) figures of the Permanent Defence Force, as of the 30th September 2020, and those of the agreed establishment.
|
Branch |
Establishment |
Strength |
|
Army |
7,520 |
6,878 |
|
Air Corps |
886 |
752 |
|
Naval Service |
1,094 |
899 |
|
Total |
9,500 |
8,529 |
The Government remains committed to returning to, and maintaining the agreed strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel as set out in the White Paper on Defence (2015).
