Defence Forces
Dail Éireann — 2026-05-07
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Darren O'Rourke (SF), Meath East

I ask the Minister to update the House on the Defence Forces personnel numbers for 2026, 2025 and 2024. What steps are being taken to increase those numbers and to strengthen the Defence Forces?

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