Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
Ceist:885. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána that retire per annum. [33759/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 July 2018
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Freagraí scríofa
Retirement of members of An Garda Síochána is governed by statute which sets the mandatory retirement age for all members at 60 years of age. Members of An Garda Síochána who joined prior to 1 April 2004 may retire on full pension at 50 years of age once they have served at least 30 years and those who joined on or after 1 April 2004 may retire on full pension at 55 years of age and 30 years' service. Gardaí have the option of continuing to serve until they reach 60 subject to the Garda Commissioner being satisfied that they are fully competent and available to undertake their duties.
It is expected that there will be approximately 300 retirements, either voluntary or compulsory, in each of the next three years. I can assure the Deputy that projected departures are kept under continuous review and the level of recruitment is adjusted as necessary in order to maintain the desired strength.
For the Deputy's information, the attached table, as supplied by the Commissioner, sets out the number of departures since 2016, which include voluntary, compulsory, or cost neutral early retirement, resignation, death, dismissal and medical discharge.
Departures from An Garda Síochána 2016- 2018 *
|
- |
Com |
D/Com |
A/C |
C/Supt |
Supt |
Insp |
Sgt |
Garda |
Total |
|
2018* |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
9 |
8 |
38 |
98 |
156 |
|
2017 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
11 |
20 |
72 |
169 |
282 |
|
2016 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
6 |
15 |
64 |
172 |
264 |
*As of 13 July 2018