Defence Forces lose 338 personnel in just seven months

The minimum strength for the army is 7,520, but it had fallen to 6,912. File picture.

The exodus of personnel from the Defence Forces is continuing, with latest figures showing 338 have gone in the first seven months of this year and 86 recruits who quit during training.

On average, 700 personnel have been discharged every year for the past five years and it appears that 2021 will be no different as traditionally more personnel seek a discharge in the latter months of the year.