asked the Minister for Justice if he will give details of Garda strength in (1) the Dublin Metropolitan Garda area, (2) the Garda Headquarters; (3) the training centre; and (4) in the rest of the country for the years ending 31 December 1980 to 1984, inclusive.
Written Answers. - Garda Statistics.
626.
Limerick East): The particulars sought in the Question are given in the following table:—
|
Garda strength at 31 December |
1980 |
1981 |
1982 |
1983 |
1984 |
|
Dublin Metropolitan Area |
3,165 |
3,215 |
3,550 |
3,878 |
4,014 |
|
Garda Headquarters |
729 |
774 |
800 |
740 |
713 |
|
Training Centre, Templemore |
277 |
101 |
591 |
378 |
216 |
|
Rest of County |
5,711 |
5,853 |
5,890 |
6,236 |
6,444 |