Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
759. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide information stating the number of Gardaí who retired in each year for the past ten years on health grounds for both physical and mental health issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58137/12]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the number of Gardaí who retired for medical reasons in each of the past ten years is set out in the table hereunder:-
|
Year |
Medical Discharge |
|
2003 |
38 |
|
2004 |
34 |
|
2005 |
37 |
|
2006 |
30 |
|
2007 |
29 |
|
2008 |
21 |
|
2009 |
9 |
|
2010 |
16 |
|
2011 |
6 |
|
2012 |
5 |
|
04/01/2013 |
0 |
A detailed breakdown of the underlying medical conditions is not readily available.
