491. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the extra 600 vacancies in the Defence Forces; the context under which the agreement was made that the number of serving cadre be 9,500; the cost implications for the recruitment of 600 army personnel; the reason the €85 million from the closure of barracks was ringfenced to be spent on the defence sector meanwhile barracks were being closed across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44618/12]

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491. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the extra 600 vacancies in the Defence Forces; the context under which the agreement was made that the number of serving cadre be 9,500; the cost implications for the recruitment of 600 army personnel; the reason the €85 million from the closure of barracks was ringfenced to be spent on the defence sector meanwhile barracks were being closed across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44618/12]

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1. 16 October 2012

   Defence Forces Personnel

   491. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the extra 600 vacancies in the Defence Forces; the context under which the agreement was made that the number of serving cadre be 9,500; the cost implications for the recruitment of 600 army personnel; the reason the €85 million from the closure of barracks was ringfenced to be spent on the defence sector meanwhile barracks were being closed across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44618/12]

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