Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 January 2009
207 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the strength of An Garda Síochána at the end of 2008; the number of recruits in training at year end; when the first of these will graduate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2705/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána on 31 December 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 14,412. Included in this figure there are 1,050 probationary Gardai. There are a further 944 student Gardai in training phases 1-3. The first graduation of 2009 is due to take place on Thursday next 29 January 2009.
