Bernard Allen
Question:301 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí at all grades on 1 January 1996, 1997 and 1998. [25775/98]
Written Answers - Garda Strength.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information sought by the Deputy is as follows:
Force strength as at 31 December 1995
|
Rank |
Strength |
|
Commissioner |
1 |
|
Deputy Commissioner |
2 |
|
Assistant Commissioner |
6 |
|
Chief Superintendent |
42 |
|
Superintendent |
162 |
|
Inspector |
247 |
|
Sergeant |
1,856 |
|
Garda |
8,509 |
Force strength as at 31 December 1996
|
Rank |
Strength |
|
Commissioner |
1 |
|
Deputy Commissioner |
2 |
|
Assistant Commissioner |
9 |
|
Chief Superintendent |
44 |
|
Superintendent |
161 |
|
Inspector |
257 |
|
Sergeant |
1,855 |
|
Garda |
8,488 |
Force strength as at 31 December 1997
|
Rank |
Strength |
|
Commissioner |
1 |
|
Deputy Commissioner |
2 |
|
Assistant Commissioner |
9 |
|
Chief Superintendent |
44 |
|
Superintendent |
163 |
|
Inspector |
263 |
|
Sergeant |
1,844 |
|
Garda |
8,642 |