Defence Forces to recruit 1,450 personnel over two years

The Defence Forces are planning to recruit 1,450 personnel in the next two years, and keen to sign-up more women and people from ethnic minorities.

Defence Forces to recruit 1,450 personnel over two years
Thu, 14 Apr, 2016 - 01:00
Sean O’Riordan

The recruitment drive for enlisted personnel was announced by Minister for Defence Simon Coveney.

He said it was hoped to recruit 600 personnel this year and a further 850 in 2017.

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