Written answers

Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Department of Defence

Defence Forces Data

Photo of Peadar TóibínPeadar 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]

Photo of James LawlessJames 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]

Photo of Simon CoveneySimon 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.

Photo of Peadar TóibínPeadar 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]

Photo of James LawlessJames 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]

Photo of Simon CoveneySimon 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
There are also two chaplains serving overseas.

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