Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 September 2012
182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of Gardaí, male and female that have retired in each of the past three years to date; the extent to which redeployment or replacement has taken place to fill any emerging vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39599/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe total number of retirements in An Garda Síochána in 2009, 2010, 2011 and this year up to 31 August is as set out in the following table:
|
Year |
Voluntary |
Compulsory |
Medical Discharge |
*CNER |
|
2009 |
719 |
3 |
9 |
n/a |
|
2010 |
353 |
9 |
16 |
1 |
|
2011 |
428 |
8 |
6 |
2 |
|
2012 |
322 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
*Cost Neutral Early Retirement
As of the 31 July 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, there were 13,547 Gardaí, just over 900 Reserve Gardaí and over 2,000 civilian staff in the Garda Síochána. With the exception of recruitment to the Garda Reserve which is of a voluntary nature, the moratorium on recruitment still applies to the Garda Síochána. Notwithstanding this, there have been a number of supervisory and senior management appointments in the Garda Síochána, including 51 in 2012 at Assistant Commissioner, Chief Superintendent and Superintendent levels, to ensure the supervisory and management capacity of the force is maintained.
The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no direct function in the matter. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored in the context of crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public.
