Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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606. To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Reserve Defence Force; the number of the Reserve Defence Force who completed annual training of seven days, fourteen days, twenty one days or more in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55350/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The total strength of the Reserve Defence Force at 30 November 2012, the latest date for which figures are available was 4,773. This figure comprises 3,782 men and 991 women. I am advised that following completion of the recent re-organisation of the Reserve Defence Force, up to date strength figures for the Reserve Defence Force are not currently available. I will provide this information directly to the Deputy once it comes to hand.

The total number of Reserve Defence Force personnel who undertook paid training in 2013 was 1,734. The breakdown of those who completed 7 days, 14 days and 21 days or more is as follows: