Garda Strength.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 July 2004

Thursday, 8 July 2004

Ceisteanna (312)

Jim O'Keeffe

Ceist:

312 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Garda strength as at 1 June 2002 and also the Garda strength as at 5 July 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21208/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength, all ranks, of the Garda Síochána at 1 June 2002 was 11,754. The personnel strength of the Garda, all ranks, at 5 July 2004 was 12,072.