Garda Strength

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 September 2010

Thursday, 30 September 2010

Questions (251)

Michael Ring

Question:

251 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if the Commissioner for the Garda has been requested to reduce the number of gardaí in the force. [34406/10]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern)

The setting of the strength of the Garda Síochána is a matter of Government policy, which currently provides for a moratorium on public service appointments and the application of employment control frameworks throughout the public service.