Síle de Valera
Question:45 Miss de Valera asked the Minister for Justice the current number of gardaí in the force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12888/96]
Vol. 467 No. 2
45 Miss de Valera asked the Minister for Justice the current number of gardaí in the force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12888/96]
The strength of Garda personnel (all ranks) as of 17 June 1996, is 10,730 members. There are also 442 students currently in training. On 20 June 1996, approximately 87 of these trainees will be attested and will be added to the overall Garda strength.