John Deasy
Question:647 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí that have retired in 2002 and to date in 2003; and the age and rank of each garda concerned. [15203/03]
Written Answers. - Garda Retirement.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the number of gardaí who have retired at each rank in 2002 and up to 28 May 2003 are as set out as follows:
Year 2002
|
Rank |
Number |
|
Chief Superintendent |
6 |
|
Superintendent |
17 |
|
Inspector |
17 |
|
Sergeant |
83 |
|
Garda |
277 |
|
Total |
400 |
Year 2003
|
Rank |
Number |
|
Assistant Commissioner |
1 |
|
Chief Superintendent |
3 |
|
Superintendent |
6 |
|
Inspector |
5 |
|
Sergeant |
33 |
|
Garda |
164 |
|
Total |
212 |
The information requested regarding age is not readily available and can only be obtained by the expenditure of a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources. The figures supplied include compulsory and voluntary retirements as well as medical discharges and resignations. They do not include death or dismissal.