Military branches:

Irish Defense Forces (Oglaigh na h-Eireann): Army (includes Naval Service and Air Corps (Aer-Chor na h-Eireann)) (2008)

Military service age and obligation:

17-25 years of age for male or female voluntary military service (17-27 years of age for the Naval Service); enlistees 16 years of age can be recruited for apprentice specialist positions; maximum obligation 12 years; 17-35 years of age for the Reserve Defense Forces; EU citizenship or 5-year residence in Ireland required (2008)

Manpower available for military service:

males age 16-49: 1,024,635
females age 16-49: 1,024,276 (2008 est.)

Manpower fit for military service:

males age 16-49: 854,982
females age 16-49: 852,592 (2008 est.)

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually:

males age 16-49: 28,610
females age 16-49: 27,095 (2008 est.)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

0.9% (2005 est.)