Alan Shatter
Question:666 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of male and female members of the Garda Síochána; and the ranks of each within the Garda Síochána. [26111/01]
Written Answers. - Garda Strength.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently 10,272 male members and 1,497 female members of the Garda Síochána, broken down into rank as follows:
Female
|
Rank |
Strength |
|
Chief Superintendent |
1 |
|
Superintendent |
2 |
|
Inspector |
10 |
|
Sergeant |
99 |
|
Garda |
1,385 |
Male
|
Rank |
Strength |
|
Commissioner |
1 |
|
Deputy Commissioner |
2 |
|
Assistant Commissioner |
8 |
|
Chief Superintendent |
46 |
|
Superintendent |
169 |
|
Inspector |
282 |
|
Sergeant |
1,852 |
|
Garda |
7,912 |