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Garda Strength

84 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of gardaí in each Garda division on 31 December 2010. [4436/11]

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Brendan Smith Minister for Justice and Law Reform Fianna Fáil

I am informed by the Garda authorities that on the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength in each Garda Division was as set out as follows:

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Jim O'Keeffe Deputy Jim O’Keeffe Question Fine Gael

85 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the current numbers of fully attested members of the Garda Síochána, recruits in training and members of the Garda Reserve; if it is anticipated that there will be any intake of recruits in the foreseeable future from those selected by the Public Appointments Service who have successfully undergone the physical competency test, medical examination and character vetting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4465/11]

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Brendan Smith Minister for Justice and Law Reform Fianna Fáil

I am informed by the Garda authorities that as of the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána was 14,364. The strength of the Garda Reserve was 703.

The National Recovery Plan 2011- 2014 outlines a reduction in the strength of An Garda Síochána to 13,000 by the end of 2014. This reduction, and the rate at which it is achieved through retirements, will be taken into account in determining when recruitment will re-commence.

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