Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2007
378 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí who have retired from duty to date in 2007; the comparative figures for 2005 and 2006; the number of gardaí anticipated to resign or retire in 2008; his views in view of the age profile of the force regarding the number of serving gardaí retiring and resigning and the number who are retiring early; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35924/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the number of retirements from An Garda Síochána for the years 2005, 2006, as at 17 December 2007 and the estimated retirements for 2008 was as set out as follows:
|
Year |
Retirements |
|
2005 |
462 |
|
2006 |
403 |
|
2007 (17/12/07) |
280 |
|
2008 (estimate) |
471 |
It is anticipated that approximately 1100 Gardaí will be recruited annually in the forthcoming years to raise the strength of the Force to 15,000 in 2010. The recruitment campaign takes account of anticipated retirements.
