Noel Treacy
Question:661 Mr. N. Treacy asked the Minister for Justice the number of student gardaí admitted to Templemore Training Centre in each of the years 1995 and 1996; the number to be admitted in 1997; the number currently awaiting a call to training; the number currently in training in Templemore College; if she proposes to have a new Garda entrance competition in 1996 and/or 1997; if so, the dates of these competitions; the number to be admitted to the Garda force in the year immediately ahead; if she has satisfied herself with the current strength of the Garda force; the current strength of the Garda force, including the number of gardaí of all ranks in each division in the country; the number attached to Garda Headquarters; the number serving overseas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15787/96]