asked the Minister for Justice (a) the number of gardaí presently on career breaks; (b) the strength of the Garda force excluding this figure; and (c) the true figure of the Garda Force.
Written Answers. - Garda Síochána Strength.
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Figures for Garda strength are compiled on the basis of the position obtaining on the last day of each month. On 30 April 1987, 99 members were on career breaks and the number serving (i.e. excluding this figure) was 11,267.