asked the Minister for Justice if he will indicate the total strength of the Garda Síochána on 1st January, 1948, and 1st January, 1950, and the number in each rank on these dates.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Strength of Garda Síochána.
The required information has been prepared in the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, will be published in the Official Report.
Following is the tabular statement:—
STRENGTH OF GÁRDA SÍOCHÁNA.
|
1st January, 1948 |
1st January, 1950 |
|
|
Commissioner |
1 |
1 |
|
Deputy Commissioners |
2 |
2 |
|
Assistant Commissioners |
2 |
2 |
|
Surgeon |
1 |
1 |
|
Chief Superintendents |
27 |
26 |
|
Superintendents |
134 |
133 |
|
Inspectors |
78 |
76 |
|
Station Sergeants |
58 |
58 |
|
Sergeants |
1,260 |
1,252 |
|
Guards |
5,917 |
5,615 |
|
TOTALS |
7,480 |
7,166 |