A total of 11 corporals and five sergeants, whose careers appeared to be progressing well, were among those who left the military
More than 900 people recruited to the Defence Forces left within five years of joining the military since 2020.
The figures show that 43 cadets and 637 recruits left the military within five years of having joined up in the period since 2020. A further seven apprentices, 175 privates, and 11 corporals also departed not long after becoming members of the Defence Forces. Overall, 902 people left within five years of joining between 2020 and 2024, with 199 departing during the course of last year.
Comdt Hurley said: “ was the first year of net growth in the numbers of Defence Forces personnel since 2017. This highlights significant work being conducted by Defence Force Recruitment Office.”
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