asked the Minister for Justice the number of recruits to the Gárda Síochána in each of the past three years, and the present strength of the force.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Garda Recruitment and Strength.
7.
The numbers of recruits attested during the past 3 years were as follows:
Year ended 31st October, |
1958—404 |
,, ,, 31st October, |
1959—396 |
,, ,, 31st October, |
1960—401 |
The strength of the Force on 31st October, 1960, was 6,539.