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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Nov 2021)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 244 and 245 together. I am advised by the military authorities that, as at 31st October 2021, the whole time equivalent strength of female personnel in the Permanent Defence Force was 601 comprised of 487 Army personnel, 40 Air Corps personnel and 74 Naval Service personnel. The strength of female personnel in the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service for each of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The strength of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) is calculated in terms of whole-time equivalents. This data is collated on a monthly basis. As of the 30thSeptember, 2016, the strength of the PDF (whole-time equivalent) was 9,044 personnel. Of this figure, 175 are recruits and 160 are cadets, meaning there are 8,709 operationally available personnel. The Government is committed to...

Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jun 2010) See 1 other result from this debate

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces; when he intends to commence recruitment to bring the strength of the Defence Forces back up to 10,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23359/10]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (15 Oct 2020)

Duncan Smith: 169. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces and Reserve Defence Forces CIS units; the established strength of each; his plans to enhance cybersecurity protections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30704/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Government is committed to maintaining the stabilised strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel, comprising of 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. The manpower requirement of the Defence Forces is monitored on an ongoing basis in accordance with the operational requirements of each of the three services. As...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: I have on a number of occasions placed on the record in Dáil Éireann my view that the personnel strength of the Permanent Defence Force should be maintained at 9,500 to ensure that the Permanent Defence Force have the capabilities to meet both their international (UN/EU) and domestic obligations. I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force at...

Defence Forces Review (14 Mar 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: I propose to take Questions Nos. 9 and 17 together. Arising from the Government's comprehensive review of expenditure, the strength ceiling of the Permanent Defence Force, PDF, was reduced to 9,500 personnel. In response to this reduced strength ceiling, my colleague, the Minister for Defence, initiated a major reorganisation of the Defence Forces, both permanent and reserve. A three brigade...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (13 May 2020)

Paul Kehoe: In December 2011, the Government decided to stabilise the strength ceiling of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel and this agreed strength was reflected in the White Paper on Defence (2015). The Defence Budget provides sufficient resources for the full strength of 9,500 personnel and every effort is being made to reach this strength.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 Nov 2021)

Simon Coveney: I am advised by the military authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, as at 31 October 2021 is 8,572 whole-time equivalent personnel. The attached table shows the requested breakdown by rank, service, and gender. The current staffing issues within the Defence Forces have been acknowledged and the Government remains committed to returning to and maintaining the agreed...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2017)

Lisa Chambers: My question relates to the number of units in which the strength in station for officers is running at less than 50%. When replying to that point, the Minister of State referenced cadets and training. That is not the same as officers in station. When questions are put to the Minister of State and his Department about the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, his response always makes...

Defence Forces Property (14 Mar 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Department of Defence's property portfolio is kept under review to ensure the most effective use of military resources, having regard to the roles assigned by Government to the Defence Forces. As the Deputy is aware, on 15 November 2011 the Government approved a proposal from the Minister for Defence to proceed with a further phase of consolidation of Defence Forces personnel into fewer...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (16 Nov 2006) See 2 other results from this answer

Willie O'Dea: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 228 and 230 together. The strength of the Permanent Defence Force on 31 October 2006, the latest date for which detailed figures are available, as advised by the military authorities was 10,357. A detailed breakdown of the numbers in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps by rank and gender are set out in the following Tabular Statement. The White Paper on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (20 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The Government is committed to maintaining the stabilised strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel, comprising of 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. The manpower requirement of the Defence Forces is monitored on an ongoing basis in accordance with the operational requirements of each of the three services, the...

Defence Forces Strength. (24 Feb 2010) See 1 other result from this debate

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Pat Carey. I had hoped he would be here as Minister for Defence. I am disappointed the Taoiseach, who has now assumed responsibility for the Ministry for Defence, is not present to take questions. He is now acting Minister for Defence and should be here to answer some very important questions. I hope sincerely the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (14 Mar 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 31 January 2013, the latest date for which details are available, was 9,313. This is against the agreed stabilised strength for the Permanent Defence Force of 9,500. In this context it is my intention that targeted recruitment will continue within the resource envelope allocated to Defence.Targeted...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (16 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: The Government has decided to accept my recommendations that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force will be maintained at 9,500. I believe that this is the optimum level required to fulfil all roles assigned by Government. I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 31 December, 2011, the latest date for which details are available, was...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (27 Sep 2006) See 2 other results from this answer

Willie O'Dea: The strength of the Permanent Defence Force, as of 31st August 2006, was 10,382 personnel, of whom 545 were women. In the year up to 1st September 2006, a total of 324 recruits have been inducted to the Permanent Defence Force. The strength of the Reserve Defence Force (Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve) as of 30th June 2006 (the last date for which composite figures are currently...

Defence Forces Reserve (26 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Reserve Defence Force; his plans for the strength of the RDF over the next year; the status of the value for money review of the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31334/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (12 Dec 2007) See 2 other results from this answer

Willie O'Dea: The White Paper on Defence of February 2000 set out a figure of 10,500 personnel for the Permanent Defence Force, as the strength sufficient to meet all foreseeable military requirements for the period comprehended by the White Paper (i.e. up to 2010). This remains the position. It is intended to maintain the established Government policy of ongoing recruitment to the Defence Forces. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (2 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 263, 264, 265 and 266 together. As at 31 December 2022, the strength of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) was 7,987 personnel comprised of 6,478 Army personnel, 800 Naval Service personnel and 709 Air Corps personnel.  This equates to some 84% of the current PDF establishment strength of 9,500.  My immediate focus is now on...