Dáil Éireann - Volume 409 - 29 May, 1991

Written Answers. - Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil.

88. Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence the officer strength in each command of the FCA on 31 January 1991.

[406] Minister for Defence (Mr. Daly): The number of officers of the FCA serving in each command on 31 January 1991 was as follows:

Eastern Command

186

Southern Command

224

Western Command

210

Curragh Command

108

Total

728

89. Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence the pay allowance cost of the Permanent Defence Force personnel attached to the FCA.

Minister for Defence (Mr. Daly): In 1990 the pay and allowances of Permanent Defence Force personnel serving with the FCA amounted to approximately £14 million. The personnel concerned are, in many cases, carrying out other duties in the Permanent Defence Forces in addition to their training functions with the FCA.

90. Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Defence the total cost of the FCA inclusive of attached Permanent Defence Force members.

Minister for Defence (Mr. Daly): In 1990 the total cost of the FCA (including the pay and allowances of the Permanent Defence Force personnel serving with the FCA) was approximately £18 million. Such personnel are, in many cases, carrying out other duties in the Permanent Defence Forces in addition to their training functions with the FCA.