asked the Minister for Justice the number of detectives in the Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Garda Detectives.
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The number of members of the Garda Síochána in receipt of the allowance payable in respect of detective duties on 31 March 1989 was 1,757.
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asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda members assigned to the special detective unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
It has never been the practice to disclose information of this nature and I do not propose to do so on this occasion.