John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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74. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the maximum and the current strength levels of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5214/22]

John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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75. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the maximum and the current strength levels of the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5215/22]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 74 and 75 together.

The table below shows the establishment and current strength of the Defence Forces, by service, as at 31st December 2021, the latest date for which such data is available:

Additionally, the Commission on the Defence Forces is finalising its work with a view to completing their report as soon as possible. The Commission’s Report, when submitted, will be fully considered at that point.