Written answers
Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Department of Defence
Defence Forces
Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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178. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of persons in the Permanent Defence Forces, by the county of their primary residence in 2011, 2016, 2020, and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5705/25]
Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The military authorities have advised that it will not be possible to answer the question in the manner requested by the Deputy.
Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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179. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of persons in the Reserve Defence Forces, by the county of their primary residence in 2011, 2016, 2020, and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5706/25]
Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The military authorities have advised it has not been possible to provide the required information within the timeframe available. I shall provide the information to the Deputy once it becomes available.
Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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180. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of premises operated by the Defence Forces which have been closed since 2011, by premises, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5707/25]
Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The details requested cannot be provided in the time allowed. I have asked my officials to collate this data and I will arrange to provide it directly to the Deputy.
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