asked the Minister for Justice if he will state the total strength of the Gárda Síochána (all ranks) for the years 1941, 1942 and 1943; and the total amount paid in salaries to this force.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Strength of Gárda Síochána.
The information asked for by the Deputy is in the form of a tabular statement which will be circulated in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
GÁRDA SÍOCHÁNA.
Total strength (all ranks).
|
On 1st Jan. |
On 31st Dec. |
|
|
1941 |
7282 |
7188 |
|
1942 |
7188 |
7079 |
|
1943 |
7079 |
7241 |
Total amount of salaries paid.
|
1941 |
£1,589,097 |
15s. |
9d. |
|
1942 |
£1,560,124 |
16s. |
6d. |
|
1943 |
£1,674,841 |
16s. |
3d. |