Garda Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Questions (815)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

815. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the first and full year and second to fifth year cost, respectively, of hiring 100 new recruits to An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33202/18]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including by arranging for the recruitment and training of the members of An Garda Síochána. 

I have asked the Commissioner for the specific information requested by the Deputy but it has not been possible to provide the information within the time available.  I will write to the Deputy when the information is to hand.