Garda Deployment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2009

Tuesday, 15 December 2009

Questions (209)

Kieran O'Donnell

Question:

221 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of serving gardaí in the Limerick operational district at all levels; the number of applications for retirement made by gardaí to date in 2009 within the Limerick district; the number of retirements anticipated in 2010 in tabular form; the impact this will have on the operations of An Garda Síochána in Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46676/09]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern)

Limerick Garda Division is made up of the Districts of Askeaton, Bruff, Henry Street, Newcastle West and Roxboro Road. I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the total personnel strength of the Limerick Division, as of the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 644 compared to 634 on 31st December 2008. The number of applications for retirements throughout 2009 from the Limerick Division is as set out hereunder and is based on the latest available figures:

	C/Supt	Supt	Insp	Sgt	Garda	Total
2009	1	0	4	7	37	49

While the rate of retirements in 2009 increased compared to previous years, a not unexpected factor in this increase is the impact of the three year extension of the retirement age which was extended to the Garda Síochána in 2006. There have been no applications received to date from members in the Limerick Division for retirement during 2010.