Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

Those personnel being trained at present are to maintain the complement of 75 and are not extra personnel. I will discuss the matter of possible increases in the numbers serving in the ranger unit with the military authorities. To my knowledge there are no plans at present to increase the numbers above 75 personnel. I will discuss Deputy McGinley's concerns with the appropriate military authorities. If it is necessary to make changes in that regard, I will present proposals to the Government.

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