Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 April 2013
161. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of promotions at the rank of sergeants, inspectors, superintendents and chief superintendents that have been approved and filled since 1 December 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19601/13]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the strengths of those ranks referred to by the Deputy on 31 March 2013 were Sergeant 1,933, Inspector 294, Superintendent, 153, Chief Superintendent, 41 and Assistant Commissioner 9. These figures include promotions approved and made since 1 December 2012 to ranks of Inspector (34) and Sergeant (82) on 28 March 2013 but do not include appointments to the rank of Superintendent (14) and Chief Superintendent (4) which are expected in the very near future.
