Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 July 2023
58. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline in tabular form, the number of commissioned officers promoted in the Army Reserve and Naval Reserve, by rank, from 01 January 2022 to 30 June 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34610/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of commissioned officers promoted in the Army Reserve and Naval Reserve, by rank, from 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2023, is as follows:
|
Year |
Army Reserve |
Rank |
|
2022 |
1 |
Promoted from Comdt to Lt Col |
|
2022 |
3 |
Promoted from Lt to Capt |
|
2023 |
1 |
Promoted from Comdt to Lt Col |
The legislative provision regarding Officer promotions is set out in Part 4 Section 45 of the Defence Act.
The Deputy will be aware, as part of a Regeneration Plan, the structure and strength of the RDF is a key focus of the Office of Reserve Affairs (ORA), which was established recently in line with a recommendation from the Commission on the Defence Forces Report (CODF).
I want to reassure the Deputy that the Government remains committed to the advancement of the RDF.
