Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 February 2013
158. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of gardaí and Garda Reserve, all ranks, as of 31 December in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6221/13]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána and the Garda Reserve on 31 December 2008 - 31 December 2012 was as set out in the table hereunder:
|
Strength |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
|
Garda |
14,412 |
14,547 |
14,377 |
13,894 |
13,424 |
|
Garda Reserve |
331 |
478 |
700 |
887 |
991 |
