Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 April 2009
176 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of the Garda Síochána who applied for early retirement every month for the past 12 months; the number of applications for early retirement which are currently being processed; the number expected to apply for early retirement in the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14571/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the number of his Members who have applied for early retirement in the year since April 2008 and the numbers being processed are as set out in the following table.
|
2008 |
2009 |
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April |
May |
June |
July |
August |
Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Jan |
Feb |
March |
April |
May |
|
25 |
18 |
34 |
11 |
9 |
61 |
41 |
21 |
34 |
23 |
16 |
86 |
64 |
52 |
It is not possible to provide a detailed breakdown of how many other members may leave the force for different reasons. However the figures for previous years may be helpful to the Deputy and these are shown in the following table.
|
Year |
Total |
|
2004 |
478 |
|
2005 |
462 |
|
2006 |
403 |
|
2007 |
289 |
