Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013
765. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of Gardaí, by gender and all ranks, at present; the extent to which the number is sufficient to meet requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46240/13]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the total number of Gardai by gender and all ranks on 30 September 2013, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in table.
|
Rank |
Male |
Female |
Total |
|
Commissioner |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
D/Commissioner |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
A/Commissioner |
8 |
0 |
8 |
|
C/Superintendent |
40 |
4 |
44 |
|
Superintendent |
135 |
16 |
151 |
|
Inspector |
247 |
26 |
273 |
|
Sergeant |
1,584 |
290 |
1,874 |
|
Garda |
7,802 |
3,005 |
10,807 |
|
Total |
9,817 |
3,342 |
13,159 |
The Deputy will be aware that I am committed to maintaining Garda strength at 13,000 and to that end a recruitment competition will be held in the very near future from which trainee Gardaí will be selected to enter the Garda College in Templemore.
