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Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (3 Nov 2005): Willie O'Dea: The White Paper on Defence of February 2000 sets out a figure of 10,500 personnel for the Permanent Defence Force, comprising 930 for the Air Corps, 1,144 for the Naval Service and 8,426 for the Army. The White Paper provides an overall strength figure of 10,500 for the Permanent Defence Force, all ranks. That figure comprehends provision for the allocation of up to 850 members of the...
Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (3 Nov 2005): Bernard Durkan: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to increase the strength of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps in keeping with likely requirements arising from extended overseas commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32232/05]

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