asked the Minister for Justice if he will indicate the number of vacancies at present in the Garda, Síochána.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Garda Vacancies.
Mr. Boland
The present strength of the Force is 6,663 all ranks (including 251 recruits in training) which is 20 men fewer than the strength recommended by the Committee of Inquiry into the duties, organisation and strength of the Garda Síochána which sat in 1950 and 1951.