John Lahart
Question:55. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí who retired between 2010 and 2016 in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23771/16]
View answerThursday, 21 July 2016
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I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the number of Gardaí who have retired between 2010 and 2016 up to 30 June 2016, the latest date for which figures are readily available, is as set out in the table beneath.
Retirement of members of An Garda Síochána is governed by statutory provisions which set the mandatory retirement age for all members at 60 years of age.
Members of An Garda Síochána who joined the organisation prior to 1 April 2004 may retire on full pension once they have served for at least 30 years and they have reached 50 years of age. Members of An Garda Síochána who joined the organisation on or after 1 April 2004 may retire on full pension once they have served at least 30 years and have reached 55 years of age. Accordingly a member has the option of continuing to serve until they reach 60 years of age. Projected retirements are kept under continual review and recruitment levels adjusted as necessary.
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Retirements from An Garda Síochána 2010 - 2016 |
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Year |
Total |
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* 2016 |
174 |
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2015 |
236 |
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2014 |
248 |
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2013 |
290 |
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2012 |
422 |
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2011 |
436 |
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2010 |
362 |
*as of 30 June 2016