Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 116134
Republic of Ireland: Armed Forces
Tabled: 26 February 2026
Answered: 6 March 2026
Question
Dr Andrew Murrison
Conservative — South West Wiltshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many members of the Irish Defence Forces have undertaken training in the UK in each year for which records are available and what arrangements exist for cost recovery.
Answer
Al CarnsSince 2017, a total of 158 members of the Irish Defence Forces have undertaken training on UK Ministry of Dfence-run courses. All costs have been fully funded by Ireland, including course fees and associated expenses.