Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 307: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of cadets passing out in the Army, Navy and Air Corps in each of the past three years to date in 2011; the extent to which this is in line with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12252/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The number of cadets commissioned in the Army, Navy and Air Corps in each of the past three years to date in 2011 is as follows:

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There are currently 43 Cadets in training - Army 22, Naval Service 18 and Air Corps 3.

I am advised that at this time the Defence Forces retain the capacity at all levels to undertake the tasks laid down by Government, both at home and overseas.