asked the Minister for Justice if he will state how many Garda chief superintendents, superintendents, and inspectors are serving at present; if he is satisfied that chief superintendents are essential to the force; and if he has investigated whether their duties could not be carried out by the superintendent in each area to which they are assigned.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Garda Chief Superintendents.
The numbers serving in the ranks mentioned on the 31st January, 1958, were:—
|
Chief superintendents |
26 |
|
Superintendents |
125 |
|
Inspectors |
79 |
I am satisfied that chief superintendents are essential to the force and that the suggestion in the third part of the question is not practicable.