Michael Bell
Question:124 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the FCA and An Slua Muirí; the number and locations of centres or locations opened and closed since 1994; the number of personnel who underwent paid training in 1995 and 1996; the number of personnel who resigned or were discharged or placed on the noneffective lists in each of the years from 1994 to 1996; the proposals, if any, he has for reverting to 14 days annual training in 1997 or future years; the number of personnel enlisted by service in each of the years from 1994 to 1997; the average age of those commissioned and other ranks in the FCA and An Slua Muirí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4083/97]