177 Deputy Seán Power asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current strength of the Garda; his plans on recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19487/10]

179 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when recruitment will begin for the Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19532/10]

180 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if persons already on the panel for recruitment for the Garda Síochána will be called when recruitment commences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19533/10]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 177, 179 and 180 together.

I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions 209, 219, 221 and 225 of 11 May 2010. The information is contained therein.