Bernard Durkan
Question:346. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total strength of an Garda Síochána in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55685/12]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2012
346. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total strength of an Garda Síochána in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55685/12]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána on 31 December 2002 - 2011 and on 30 November 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in the table.
Year |
Strength |
2002 |
11,895 |
2003 |
12,017 |
2004 |
12,209 |
2005 |
12,264 |
2006 |
12,954 |
2007 |
13,755 |
2008 |
14,412 |
2009 |
14,547 |
2010 |
14,377 |
2011 |
13,894 |
30/11/2012 |
13,459 |