Written answers
Tuesday, 3 November 2020
Department of Defence
Defence Forces Data
Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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681. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces at the end of September 2020; and the number of personnel in full-time induction training in terms of recruits, two star training cadet training or apprenticeships and therefore non-deployable. [33086/20]
James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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683. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces at end September 2020; and the number of personnel that are in full-time induction training (details supplied) and therefore non-deployable. [33095/20]
Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 681 and 683 together.
The establishment for the Permanent Defence Force is 9,500 personnel. Personnel in training are counted as part of the 9,500 strength level.
As at 30th September 2020, the strength of the PDF was 8,529 personnel (whole time equivalents). Of that strength, 435 personnel were in full time induction training of varying durations, comprised of: 195 recruits, 81 Private 2 star, 98 Cadets and 61 Air Corp Apprentice Technicians.
Members of the PDF, when not deployed overseas, are engaged in a range of ongoing operations and training and are available for service at all times, including those in induction training, where appropriate.
Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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682. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel on overseas service at the end of September 2020, by rank. [33087/20]
James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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684. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel on overseas service at end of September 2020, by rank. [33096/20]
Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 682 and 684 together.
As of 2nd October, 2020, Ireland is contributing 571 personnel to 10 different missions throughout the world and also to a range of international organisations and National representations.
The number of personnel serving overseas by rank is outlined in the following table.
Rank - Officers | Number | Rank - Enlisted Personnel | Number |
---|---|---|---|
Brigadier General | 2 | Sergeant Major | 5 |
Colonel | 8 | Battalion Quarter Master Sergeant | 3 |
Lieutenant Colonel | 29 | Company Sergeant | 15 |
Commandant | 37 | Company Quarter Master Sergeant | 19 |
Captain | 36 | Sergeant | 74 |
Lieutenant | 16 | Corporal | 99 |
Private | 226 |
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