asked the Minister for Justice the strength of the Garda Síochána in the Laois-Offaly area at present and for each of the past three years.
Written Answers. - Laois-Offaly Garda Strength.
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The present strength of the Garda Síochána in Laois-Offaly is 221.
The strength on 30th June in each of the past three years was as follows: 1972, 182; 1973, 190; 1974, 217.