Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 May 2012
115 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider the request by the Association of Garda Superintendents that more than 20 vacancies at Superintendent rank be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22607/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am conscious of the importance of maintaining a sufficient strength in the senior ranks to support the investigative, management and supervisory capacity of the Force.
As I made clear in my recent address to the Annual Conference of the Association of Garda Superintendents, I am in ongoing discussion with my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform on this matter and I hope to be able to build on recent progress in filling key senior vacancies.
