Garda Training

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 December 2012

Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Questions (155)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

155. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí who took the method of entry course in 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55793/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that in 2011, 91 Gardaí undertook the method of entry training course and in 2012, 32 Gardaí have undergone the method of entry training course to date (7 December 2012).