Emer Higgins
Question:466. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Justice the number of members of An Garda Síochána who retired in the years 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56227/22]
View answerTuesday, 15 November 2022
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As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for all matters relating to personnel within An Garda Síochána. As Minister I have no direct role in such matters.
I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the table below outlines the number of members of An Garda Síochána who retired in the year 2021 and to date in 2022, including voluntary, compulsory and cost neutral early retirements.
|
Year |
Number of Retirements |
|
2021 |
293 |
|
2022* |
338* |
|
Total |
631 |
* as of 09 November 2022, including applications on hand to the 31 December 2022.