Garda Strength.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2007

Tuesday, 23 October 2007

Ceisteanna (484)

Brian Hayes

Ceist:

555 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí on active duty at the end of September 2007 and the same figure for October 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25200/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Brian Lenihan)

As of the 30 September 2007, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength on An Garda Síochána was 13,531. The personnel strength of An Garda Síochána on 30 October 2006 was 12,709.