Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 111: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces used in State ceremonies during 2007; the cost accrued by Defence Force involvement to the State and to the defence budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25957/08]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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Initial returns for 2007 indicate that the Defence Forces participated in 37 ceremonial events, including State Ceremonies, during 2007. The total number of personnel involved in all these ceremonies was approximately 6,200.

My Department does not compile costs for such events as a matter of course and it has not been possible in the time available to compile the full costs including salaries for each ceremonial event. This would involve a significant investment of resources by my Department. However, if the Deputy would like to write to me outlining his specific requirements I will arrange for them to be answered.