Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2015
326. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Force personnel based at Custume Barracks in Athlone, County Westmeath; the number of personnel whose parent unit is not located in Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6112/15]
View answerThe overall establishment figure for Custume Barracks, Athlone is 995 personnel. This figure represents the total number of appointments associated with the units stationed in Custume Barracks. The current strength of Custume Barracks is 940.
In addition to above, a number of personnel are attached to Custume Barracks while on courses of training, including recruit training. The current number of personnel in training in Custume Barracks is 66. Therefore, as at the 31st January 2015 the total strength of personnel in Custume Barracks stands at 1006.
