Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2024
176. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the establishment figure of the Defence Forces; its strength as of December 2023; the number in full-time induction training, that is, recruits, two-star training, cadet training or apprenticeship, by Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6034/24]
View answerThe establishment for the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) was recently increased by 89 to 9,589 to account for the first cohort of Commission on the Defence Forces (CODF) transformation appointments. Personnel in training are counted as part of the 9,589 establishment level. As at 31 December 2023, the strength of the PDF was 7,550 personnel. The requested breakdown of the establishment, strength, and those in full time training figures broken down by service are contained in the table below.
|
- |
Army |
Air Corps |
Naval Service |
Total |
|
|
Establishment |
7,520 |
886 |
1,094 |
9,589* |
|
|
Strength |
6,136 |
689 |
725 |
7,550 |
|
|
Induction Training |
Cadets |
78 |
17 |
8 |
103 |
|
Recruits |
69 |
0 |
17 |
86 |
|
|
Private 2* |
98 |
5 |
13 |
116 |
|
|
Apprentices |
0 |
47 |
0 |
47 |
|
|
Trainee Military Aircraft Systems Technician |
0 |
12 |
0 |
12 |
|
|
Total |
245 |
81 |
38 |
364 |
*includes 89 personnel for CODF implementation
