Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 June 2004
343 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of women who have been promoted to the senior ranks of the Garda Síochána; if such members are increasing or decreasing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16583/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 28 May 2004 the number of women serving who have been promoted to the senior ranks was: one assistant commissioner, one chief superintendent and four superintendents. The number in these ranks on 31 December 2000 was one chief superintendent and two superintendents. The Garda Síochána is committed to and supports equality of opportunity in employment regardless of gender, creed, colour or marital status. It is the policy of the Commissioner that the principles and practices of equality of opportunity should apply to the recruitment, placement, selection, career development and all other conditions of service of members of the Garda Síochána.
