Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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Question 21: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of staff within the engineering corps of the Permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24405/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Military Authorities that the number of personnel in the Permanent Defence Force Corps of Engineers was 313 on 14 May, the latest date for which figures are available. The distribution of these personnel is contained in the table below.

The Corps of Engineers provides engineering and combat support to the Defence Forces in operations at home and abroad. The Corps also provides education and training for operations at home and abroad.