Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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We can get the Deputy the exact figure. I understand that the last rotation that went to UNIFIL had the highest ever female representation on a rotation 20 mission. I believe there were 30 women, which is quite significant. Actually, I would rather not be quoted on that. Let me get the Deputy the exact figure. Thirty out of just under 200 sounds very high, come to think of it, but I know the number was significantly higher than previously. I will send the Deputy the figures. Some 6.2% of those serving in the Permanent Defence Force at present are women. We want to double the figure in the next five to ten years.