Written Answers - Defence Forces Strength.

Tuesday, 15 November 2005

Dáil Éireann Debate
Vol. 610 No. 64

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  617.  Mr. Fleming  Information on Seán Fleming  Zoom on Seán Fleming   asked the Minister for Defence  Information on Willie O'Dea  Zoom on Willie O'Dea   the number of units which were in the Defence Forces in 1990; and the number at present. [33991/05]

Minister for Defence (Mr. O’Dea): Information on Willie O'Dea  Zoom on Willie O'Dea  The military authorities advise that the number of units in the Defence Forces, both Permanent Defence Force and Reserve Defence Force, in 1990 was 172. The number of units in the Defence Forces as constituted in 2005 is 112. The change in the number of units is a result of the re-organisation of the Defence Forces, which occurred between 1998 and 2005.

  618.  Mr. Fleming  Information on Seán Fleming  Zoom on Seán Fleming   asked the Minister for Defence  Information on Willie O'Dea  Zoom on Willie O'Dea   the number of members of the Defence Forces who are still serving but not doing duty; and the numbers, grades and ranks on this issue. [33996/05]

Minister for Defence (Mr. O’Dea): Information on Willie O'Dea  Zoom on Willie O'Dea  The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. This information is being compiled by the military authorities and will be forwarded to the Deputy at a later stage.

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