Defence Forces Personnel Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 November 2013

Wednesday, 6 November 2013

Ceisteanna (137)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of women in each of the Defence Forces, at all ranks, in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47400/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence

The tables contain the strength of Women in the Permanent Defence Force, broken down into Army, Air Corps and Naval Service for each of the years 2008 to 2012 and to the 30th of September 2013, the latest date for which figures are available. The Government is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for men and women throughout the Defence Forces and to the full participation by women in all aspects of Defence Forces activities. Unlike many other national armed forces, the Defence Forces have no restrictions as regards the assignment of men or women to the full range of operational and administrative duties. All promotions and career courses are open to both genders on merit. The Defence Forces prides itself on providing a gender neutral working environment. Policies on equality are being constantly communicated to all ranks. The military authorities are alert and vigilant to this issue and are committed to addressing this matter in a continuing and proactive manner.

I wish to advise the Deputy that the strength figures for the period 2008-2012 include personnel who were on secondment to, and being paid by other organisations, or on career breaks. The September 2013 strength figures have been calculated on the basis of actual numbers serving on that date, excluding those members who are on secondment to, and being paid by other organisations, or on career breaks. All future strength figures will be calculated on this basis.

TABULAR STATEMENT

STRENGTH OF FEMALES IN THE PERMANENT DEFENCE FORCE

31-Dec-08

-	LT	MAJ	BRIG	COL	LT	COMDT	CAPT	LT	TOTAL	SM	BQMS	CS	CQMS	SGTS	CPLS	TOTAL	PTES	CADETS	TOTAL
	GEN	GEN	GEN	-	COL	-	-	-	OFFRS	-	-	-	-	-	-	NCOS	-	-	-
ARMY	-	-	-	-	1	21	48	41	111	-	-	3	1	32	108	144	200	13	468
AIR CORPS	-	-	-	-	-		2	2	4	-	-	1	-	3	10	14	13	1	32
NAVAL SERVICE	-	-	-	-	-	2	10	11	23	-	-	-	-	-	9	9	35	3	70
TOTAL	-	-	-	-	1	23	60	54	138	-	-	4	1	35	127	167	248	17	570

TABULAR STATEMENT

STRENGTH OF FEMALES IN THE PERMANENT DEFENCE FORCE

31-Dec-09

-	LT	MAJ	BRIG	COL	LT	COMDT	CAPT	LT	TOTAL	SM	BQMS	CS	CQMS	SGTS	CPLS	TOTAL	PTES	CADETS	TOTAL
	GEN	GEN	GEN		COL				OFFRS							NCOS
ARMY					2	19	43	47	111			3	1	32	109	145	194	12	462
AIR CORPS							4	1	5			1		4	10	15	12	1	33
NAVAL SERVICE						2	10	11	23						9	9	34	6	72
TOTAL					2	21	57	59	139			4	1	36	128	169	240	19	567

TABULAR STATEMENT

STRENGTH OF FEMALES IN THE PERMANENT DEFENCE FORCE

31-Dec-10

-	LT	MAJ	BRIG	COL	LT	COMDT	CAPT	LT	TOTAL	SM	BQMS	CS	CQMS	SGTS	CPLS	TOTAL	PTES	CADETS	TOTAL
-	GEN	GEN	GEN	-	COL	-	-	-	OFFRS	-	-	-	-	-	-	NCOS	-	-	-
ARMY	-	-	-	-	1	18	41	51	111	-	-	2	1	33	109	145	200	11	467
AIR CORPS	-	-	-	-	-		4	2	6	-	-	1	-	4	9	14	12		32
NAVAL SERVICE	-	-	-	-	-	2	10	14	26	-	-	-	-	-	8	8	34	2	70
TOTAL	-	-	-	-	1	20	55	67	143	-	-	3	1	37	126	167	346	13	569

TABULAR STATEMENT

STRENGTH OF FEMALES IN THE PERMANENT DEFENCE FORCE

31-Dec-11

-	LT	MAJ	BRIG	COL	LT	COMDT	CAPT	LT	TOTAL	SM	BQMS	CS	CQMS	SGTS	CPLS	TOTAL	PTES	CADETS	TOTAL
-	GEN	GEN	GEN	-	COL	-	-	-	OFFRS	-	-	-	-	-	-	NCOS	-	-	-
ARMY	-	-	-	-	2	19	46	45	112	-	-	2	1	35	119	157	194	4	467
AIR CORPS	-	-	-	-	-		2	3	5	-	-	1	-	4	13	18	7	1	30
NAVAL SERVICE	-	-	-	-	-	3	13	12	28	-	-	-	-	-	11	11	28	1	68
TOTAL	-	-	-	-	2	22	61	60	145	-	-	3	1	39	143	186	229	5	565

TABULAR STATEMENT

STRENGTH OF FEMALES IN THE PERMANENT DEFENCE FORCE

31-Dec-12

-	LT	MAJ	BRIG	COL	LT	COMDT	CAPT	LT	TOTAL	SM	BQMS	CS	CQMS	SGTS	CPLS	TOTAL	PTES	CADETS	TOTAL
-	GEN	GEN	GEN	-	COL	-	-	-	OFFRS	-	-	-	-	-	-	NCOS	-	-	-
ARMY	-	-	-	-	2	26	43	43	114	-	-	2	-	33	120	155	209	4	482
AIR CORPS	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	2	4	1	-	-	-	4	13	18	8		30
NAVAL SERVICE	-	-	-	-	-	6	12	10	28	-	-	-	-	2	10	12	28	2	70
TOTAL	-	-	-	-	2	32	57	55	146	1		2		39	143	185	245	6	582

TABULAR STATEMENT

STRENGTH OF FEMALES IN THE PERMANENT DEFENCE FORCE

30-Sep-13

-	LT	MAJ	BRIG	COL	LT	COMDT	CAPT	LT	TOTAL	SM	BQMS	CS	CQMS	SGTS	CPLS	TOTAL	PTES	CADETS	TOTAL
-	GEN	GEN	GEN	-	COL	-	-	-	OFFRS	-	-	-	-	-	-	NCOS	-	-	-
ARMY	-	-	-	-	2	26	41	43	112	-	-	1	1	42	116	160	189	4	465
AIR CORPS	-	-	-	-	-		2	2	4	1	-	-	-	6	10	17	7		28
NAVAL SERVICE	-	-	-	-	-	6	12	10	28	-	-	-	-	2	10	12	26	1	67
TOTAL	-	-	-	-	2	32	55	55	144	1	-	1	1	50	136	189	222	5	560