asked the Minister for Justice if he will state the number of recruits to the Garda Síochána in each of the past three years, and the present strength of the force.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Recruitment and Strength of Garda Síochána.
The number of recruits attested during the past three years were as follows:—
|
Year ended 30th June, 1955 |
469 |
|
Year ended 30th June, 1956 |
266 |
|
Year ended 30th June, 1957 |
149 |
The strength of the force on 30th June, 1957, was 6,568.