Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 367: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of personnel, male and female, who have joined the Defence Forces in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7391/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The statistical information in regard to the number of personnel, male and female, who have joined the Permanent Defence Force in each of the past five years, is set out in the following table.

It is my intention to maintain the established Government policy of ongoing recruitment to the Defence Forces. Recruitment into the Permanent Defence Force will continue to maintain the strength at a level required to meet military needs and as set out in the White Paper, that is, 10,500 Permanent Defence Force all ranks.

Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 368: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of personnel, male and female, who have left the Defence Forces in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7392/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The military authorities advise that the number of personnel who left the Defence Forces between 2001 and 2005 is as follows:

These figures include deceased personnel but do not include personnel who were discharged administratively for the purpose of re-enlistment or appointment to be an officer.