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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (10 Nov 2016)

Lisa Chambers: 347. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the most up to date figures for the strength of the Permanent Defence Force with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34297/16]

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

Bernard Durkan: 28. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Army, Naval Service, Air Corps and reserves has fluctuated in the past ten years; if any changes in recruitment practice is envisaged to address any issues emerging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33782/16]

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: 37. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current effective strength of the Permanent Defence Forces in terms of the actual numbers of trained personnel available for operational taskings on a daily basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33847/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (25 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 615. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the retention strategies he is implementing to prevent highly trained officers and soldiers from leaving the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31773/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (21 Jul 2016)

Lisa Chambers: 906. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength of the Permanent Defence Force with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23552/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (21 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 601. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total strength of the Defence Forces including Reserves, Army, Navy and Air Corps; the number of women in each branch of the services; the likelihood of recruitment and replacements following retirements, now and over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17322/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (17 May 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 1214. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the adequacy of the Defence Forces in meeting emergencies in a security or natural disaster situation; if he continues to develop the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps in line with requirements to meet such contingencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9765/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (14 Apr 2016)

Lisa Chambers: 256. To ask the Minister for Defence the up-to-date strength of the Permanent Defence Force, by Army, by Naval Service, by Air Corps, by ranks and by gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7105/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (26 Jan 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 59. To ask the Minister for Defence when Defence Force numbers will reach the agreed ceiling of 9,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2749/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (17 Dec 2015)

Seán Fleming: 294. To ask the Minister for Defence the number serving in the Permanent Defence Forces and the full-year cost of increasing this number to 9,500, 10,000, 10,500, 11,000 and 11,500, respectively. [45709/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (17 Dec 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 300. To ask the Minister for Defence the up-to-date figures for the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, by each of the three services, by rank and by gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45817/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 23. To ask the Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of training, equipment, supply, and transport and communications throughout the Defence Forces in the Army, Navy and Air Corps, with particular reference to their ability to respond in any emergency situation or natural disaster requiring heavy lifting equipment, air ambulance services, and sea and air...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (8 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 116. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of promotional positions outstanding, or waiting to be filled, in the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35133/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Data (6 Oct 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Defence Organisation includes civil servants, military personnel, and civilian employees attached to military installations. The current Defence Forces strength is below the authorised figure of 9,500. Notwithstanding this, there are five temporary supernumerary positions within the ranks outlined in the following table. Rank Number of Staff Duration Per Annum Cost* Commandant 2...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (16 Jul 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 342. To ask the Minister for Defence the most up to date figures for the strength of the Permanent Defence Force with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender break-down of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29876/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (9 Jun 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 116. To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces, male and female, at all ranks; the degree to which the strength of the Defence Forces is likely to fluctuate over the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21330/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (9 Jun 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 512. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the strength of the Defence Forces has fluctuated in the past three years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22392/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (9 Jun 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 519. To ask the Minister for Defence the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the ability of the Defence Forces to respond to any emergency that might arise; if the quality and extent of the military equipment available remains in line with best international standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22400/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (27 May 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 91. To ask the Minister for Defence the most up-to-date figures for the strength of the Permanent Defence Forces, with regard to all three services and all ranks; the gender breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20918/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (10 Mar 2015)

Brian Walsh: 295. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of army personnel currently located at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, County Galway; the way this number has changed since his announcement of the reorganisation of the Permanent Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10105/15]