Defence Forces Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 December 2020

Tuesday, 1 December 2020

Ceisteanna (345)

Duncan Smith

Ceist:

345. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the estimated number of recruits expected into the Army, Naval Service, Air Corps and Reserve Defence Force in the 2021 recruitment competitions based on previous competitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40291/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence

Permanent Defence Force (PDF) and Reserve Defence Force (RDF) recruitment plans for 2021 have not yet been finalised.

PDF and RDF recruitment plans will be informed by a review of the 2020 campaign and taking the COVID situation into account.