Paul McGrath
Question:1385 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí in the Garda Síochana in each of the past five years; and his plans to expand this force. [16470/02]
Vol. 554 No. 5
1385 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí in the Garda Síochana in each of the past five years; and his plans to expand this force. [16470/02]
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the total personnel strength of the Garda Síochána – all ranks – for the years ending 31 December 1997 to 31 December 2001 is set out in the following table.
Year ending 31 December |
Strength |
1997 |
10,968 |
1998 |
11,235 |
1999 |
11,458 |
2000 |
11,640 |
2001 |
11,815 |