Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

Question 46: To ask the Minister for Defence the optimum strength of the Defence Forces, army, navy and air corps; the strength of the officer corp; the degree to which the numbers will be maintained in the future with particular reference to the need to ensure that the strength of the forces is maintained at an adequate level to meet any emergencies that may arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12073/11]

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