Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

I can only stand over the number written. My officials advise me that the present complement is 22. Members of the Army can apply to go to university and enter into their own arrangements to do so. The Deputy's suggestion of attracting individuals who want to study medicine might be a good one and we will put it into the mix.

In response to Deputy Deenihan, I think the figures are 14 national and eight non-national. I will confirm these figures and let the Deputy know.

See this speech in context