6 Mr. Bell asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 16 May 1989 he will outline whether the appointment of area commander still exists, and, if so, the number in command holding such appointments at 31 October 1990; the range of duties envisaged for this appointment and the number holding the dual appointments of sub-unit commander; the number of officers who hold the single appointment of company/sub-unit commander differentiating between those who hold the appointment at the rank of commandant and those who hold the rank of (a) captain and (b) lieutenant as at 31 October 1990; the number of second-in-command appointments by corps and command (a) vacant, (b) held by captains and (c) lieutenants as at 31 October 1990; the number of area commanders appointments as at 31 October 1990 by corps and command; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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6 Mr. Bell asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 16 May 1989 he will outline whether the appointment of area commander still exists, and, if so, the number in command holding such appointments at 31 October 1990; the range of duties envisaged for this appointment and the number holding the dual appointments of sub-unit commander; the number of officers who hold the single appointment of company/sub-unit commander differentiating between those who hold the appointment at the rank of commandant and those who hold the rank of (a) captain and (b) lieutenant as at 31 October 1990; the number of second-in-command appointments by corps and command (a) vacant, (b) held by captains and (c) lieutenants as at 31 October 1990; the number of area commanders appointments as at 31 October 1990 by corps and command; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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1. 28 November 1990

   Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Defence Forces.

   6 Mr. Bell asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 16 May 1989 he will outline whether the appointment of area commander still exists, and, if so, the number in command holding such appointments at 31 October 1990; the range of duties envisaged for this appointment and the number holding the dual appointments of sub-unit commander; the number of officers who hold the single appointment of company/sub-unit commander differentiating between those who hold the appointment at the rank of commandant and those who hold the rank of (a) captain and (b) lieutenant as at 31 October 1990; the number of second-in-command appointments by corps and command (a) vacant, (b) held by captains and (c) lieutenants as at 31 October 1990; the number of area commanders appointments as at 31 October 1990 by corps and command; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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