Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2009
348 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of attested gardaí at the rank of Garda and Garda sergeant who are not in specialist units or administrative rolls; the corresponding figure for 1997, 2002, and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43215/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of Gardaí and Sergeants at the end of 1997, 2002, 2007 and 31 October 2009 is as set out in the following table.
|
Sergeant |
Garda |
|
|
1997 |
1,844 |
8,642 |
|
2002 |
1,928 |
9,442 |
|
2007 |
2,083 |
11,090 |
|
2009 (31/10/09) |
2,131 |
11,943 |
For security and operational reasons, it is Garda policy not to disclose the number of Gardaí assigned to certain areas within An Garda Síochána.
