HC Deb 11 March 1982 vol 19 c464W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many citizens of the Republic of Ireland are currently serving in Her Majesty's Forces.

Mr. Wiggin

There are 687 Service personnel who, at the time of their entry to the Army and Royal Air Force, held citizenship of the Irish Republic and no other citizenship. Figures for the Royal Navy are not available. All citizens of the Republic of Ireland who join the British Armed Forces are required to register as citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies on entry.

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