Short facts about the military of Ireland

Military branches:

Army (includes Naval Service and Air Corps), National Police (Garda Siochana)

Military manpower - military age:

17 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  1,004,469 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  809,808 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  32,287 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$738 million (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

0.75% (2001 est.)

Source: World Factbook