Written answers

Wednesday, 13 October 2010

Department of Defence

Defence Forces Recruitment

9:00 pm

Photo of Joe CareyJoe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 269: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for a new recruitment programme to the Defence Forces in 2010 and in particular if there will be any cadet intake this year; if so, the number and when same will be advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36599/10]

Photo of Tony KilleenTony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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Within the context of consolidating the public finances, the Government is firmly focused on maintaining the operational efficiency of the Permanent Defence Force. Government approval was secured in the context of Budget 2010 for a level of 10,000 all ranks. This reflects the reductions in personnel recommended in the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes. Targeted recruitment is being carried out in 2010 in order to maintain the operational capability of the Defence Forces. To this end I approved the recruitment of 40 Recruits to the Naval Service, limited recruitment to the Army and the intake of 30 Cadets from the Cadetship Competition 2010 which closed on the 28th July 2010. I intend, with the support of the Chief of Staff and within the resources available, to retain the capacity of the organisation to operate effectively across all roles while contributing to the necessary public service economies.

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