asked the Minister for Justice, in relation to the 682 members of the Garda Síochána employed full time on clerical and other administrative duties, the numbers so posted where it is considered (a) only members of the Force can be so employed for security reasons or because knowledge of policing is essential, (b) knowledge of policing is an advantage and (c) knowledge of policing is not required.
Written Answers. - Garda Administrative Duties.
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The Garda authorities inform me that compilation of this information in the form sought by the Deputy would entail diversion of Garda resources from other more pressing duties to an extent that could not be warranted.