Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 March 2022
55. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications made by persons from counties Cavan and Monaghan to join the Defence Forces in each of the past five recruitment campaigns; the number that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13252/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe following table details the total number of applications received from counties Cavan and Monaghan, for Cadet, General Service Recruit and Direct Entry competitions during the past five recruitment campaigns (years).
|
|
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
|
Cavan |
132 |
99 |
140 |
110 |
76 |
|
Monaghan |
86 |
61 |
76 |
74 |
36 |
|
Total |
218 |
160 |
216 |
184 |
112 |
The applications detailed in the table above resulted in the following inductions:
|
|
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
|
Cavan |
9 |
5 |
9 |
12 |
13 |
|
Monaghan |
6 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
|
Total |
15 |
9 |
14 |
15 |
15 |
Applicants do not proceed with their applications for a number of reasons e.g.
- Not having the required qualifications or not forwarding proof of such qualifications.
- Not attending, or being unsuccessful, at the various inductions stages. For applicants who do not show for a stage of the induction process, the Defence Forces remain proactive in attempting to re-arrange times etc.
- Not obtaining Garda security clearance
The Defence Forces remain committed to optimising the number of personnel inducted in 2022 with the targeting of General Service Recruits, Cadets, Air Corps Apprentice Aircraft Technicians and specialists for the army, Air Corps and Naval Service.
