Niall Collins
Question:132. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the gender breakdown in each rank in the Garda Síochána, in tabular form. [40921/15]
View answerThursday, 19 November 2015
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I have been advised by the Garda Commissioner that the breakdown by rank and gender in An Garda Síochána, on the 30 September 2015, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the following table.
Rank / Gender breakdown in An Garda Síochána
|
Rank |
Male |
Female |
|
Gardaí |
7,580 |
2,976 |
|
Sergeant |
1,554 |
308 |
|
Inspector |
222 |
28 |
|
Superintendent |
148 |
14 |
|
Chief Superintendent |
39 |
5 |
|
Assistant Commissioner |
7 |
0 |
|
*Deputy Commissioner |
0 |
0 |
|
Commissioner |
0 |
1 |
|
Sub Total |
9,550 |
3,332 |
|
Total |
12,882 |
*Two male Assistant Commissioners were promoted to Deputy Commissioner on the 20 October 2015 following an open competition.