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Garda Strength

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2012

Tuesday, 11 December 2012

Questions (346)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

346. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total strength of an Garda Síochána in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55685/12]

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Written answers

I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána on 31 December 2002 - 2011 and on 30 November 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table.

Year

Strength

2002

11,895

2003

12,017

2004

12,209

2005

12,264

2006

12,954

2007

13,755

2008

14,412

2009

14,547

2010

14,377

2011

13,894

30/11/2012

13,459

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