Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 March 2008
500 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of fully qualified gardaí serving as of 1 February 2008; the number of Garda recruits currently in training; the number of same accommodated in the training centre at Templemore; the location where the remainder are being accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9093/08]
View answerThe attested strength of the Garda Síochána as at 31 January 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 13,732. In addition, 1,310 student gardaí were at various stages of their training on that date, making a total of 15,042. Some 747 student gardaí are in training at Templemore at present. Of these, 341 are being accommodated in the Garda College. The remaining 406 student gardaí are living in rented private accommodation in the environs of the Garda College, Templemore.
