Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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235. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of training courses available throughout out the year to members of the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56802/21]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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236. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of training courses available throughout out the year to members of the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56803/21]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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237. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of training courses available throughout out the year to members of the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56804/21]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 235, 236 and 237 together.

I am advised that the number of training courses currently available throughout the year to members of each service within the Defence Forces is as follows:

The training of Defence Forces personnel is underpinned by an analysis of training required to meet operational output and capability development requirements. The Defence Forces seek to constantly benchmark training across all three arms of the organisation against best military and academic practice. I remain committed to ensuring that all personnel continue to be trained to appropriate standards.