Irish Defence Forces

The Irish Defence Forces are the army, navy and air force of the Republic of Ireland. Their official title is Óglaigh na hÉireann, meaning (in English), "Volunteers of Ireland". The President of Ireland is the formal commander-in-chief of the Defence Forces, but in practice they answer to the Irish Government via the Minister for Defence. The Defence Forces consist of the:

Related Topics:
Republic of Ireland - Óglaigh na hÉireann - English - President of Ireland - Irish Government - Minister for Defence

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Irish Defence Forces

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Military manpower

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Military age17 years of age

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Availability

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males age 15-49: 1,029,525 (2004 est.)

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Fit for military service

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males age 15-49: 827,811 (2004 est.)

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Reaching military age annually

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males: 30,083(2004 est.)

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Military expenditures

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Dollar figure$700 million (FY00/01)

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Percent of GDP0.9% (FY00/01)

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• Permanent Defence Force
• Army
• Naval Service
• Air Corps
• Reserve Defence Force
• Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil (Army Reserve)
• Naval Service Reserve (Slua Muirí)
 
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