asked the Minister for Justice if he will state what was the total number of men recruited into the "S" Branch of the Gárda Síochána since August, 1933, and of these how many (1) were dismissed, (2) resigned, (3) were relegated to the ranks to do duty as ordinary Guards, and (4) still perform the special duties which were assigned to members of the "S" Branch on the formation of that branch.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Gárda Síochána “S” Branch.
The number of men assigned to the detective branch since 1st August, 1933, is 244. The other figures asked for are as follows:—(1) dismissed, 4; (2) resigned, 19; (3) relegated to ordinary duties, 24; (4) number still serving in detective branch, 186. In addition to the numbers mentioned at (1), (2) and (3) above 11 members left the division for other reasons—e.g., medical grounds.