Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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847. To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46318/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The military authorities have informed me that while the re-organisation of the Reserve Defence Force following publication of the Value For Money (VFM) Review is at an advanced stage of implementation, it is not yet fully complete. Re-assignment offers have been made to individual members. However, members have the right to appeal these offers and I understand that a number of individuals have done so. In this context and with movement of personnel ongoing, the Deputy will appreciate it is not possible for me to provide accurate data in respect of the statistical information for the current year at this time. I can assure the Deputy that, once the re-assignment process is complete, I will provide the information directly to him.