asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí recruited each year from 1970 to 1983; and the number of retirements including all ranks during the same period.
Written Answers. - Garda Strength.
507.
Limerick East): The information sought by the Deputy is as follows:
|
Year |
Number recruited |
Number of retirements (all ranks)* |
|
1970 |
181 |
67 |
|
1971 |
192 |
84 |
|
1972 |
854 |
66 |
|
1973 |
536 |
65 |
|
1974 |
510 |
47 |
|
1975 |
366 |
39 |
|
1976 |
86 |
47 |
|
1977 |
535 |
83 |
|
1978 |
718 |
71 |
|
1979 |
302 |
44 |
|
1980 |
446 |
55 |
|
1981 |
127 |
24 |
|
1982 |
983 |
49 |
|
1983 |
578 |
117 |
*Includes voluntary retirements and retirements on age and ill-health grounds.