Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 November 2004
199 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda has introduced or will introduce a gender action plan similar to that released in October 2004 by the PSNI to increase the participation of women in the service. [30670/04]
View answerI am informed that the Garda authorities are currently considering and evaluating the gender action plan released in October 2004 by the PSNI. The personnel strength of the Garda Síochána as at 23 November 2004 was 12,092. This figure comprises 10,083 male and 2,009 female members and includes all ranks. The figures indicate that female gardaí, of all ranks, represent 16.6% of the personnel strength of the Garda Síochána.
