Garda recruitment in 1979

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About 400 new gardaí are expected to be recruited in 1979; the Minister said he believed they would be trained and operational by year-end, and offered to confirm.

Joe Walsh Mr. J. Walsh Fianna Fáil

asked the Minister for Justice the number of new gardaí who will be recruited during 1979.

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Gerard Collins Mr. G. Collins Fianna Fáil

The Garda authorities estimate that about 400 new members will be recruited this year.

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Patrick D. Harte Mr. Harte Fine Gael

Does that mean they will be trained and on the beat or does it mean that they will be in the training college?

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Gerard Collins Mr. G. Collins Fianna Fáil

I would think so.

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Patrick D. Harte Mr. Harte Fine Gael

Think what?

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Gerard Collins Mr. G. Collins Fianna Fáil

I would think that the 400 who will be recruited will be trained and operational by the end of the year. If I am wrong in that assumption I will get in touch with the Deputy.

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