Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2008
798 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda personnel that are currently attached to the traffic corps; when the Garda traffic corps will reach its target number of 1,200; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29036/08]
View answerI am informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of 31 May 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, there were 953 members assigned to Traffic duties.
The Policing Plan 2008 contains a Strategic Goal to increase the strength of the Traffic Corps to 1,200 by 31 December 2008 and maintain it at that level into the future.
The Deputy will appreciate that, as with any large organisation, on any given day, the personnel strength of the Garda Traffic Corps and individual Garda Divisions may fluctuate due, for example, to promotions, retirements and transfers. It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the Force taking all relevant factors into account.
