Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

In regard to the three-year strategy in relation to An Garda Síochána, I accept the need for an increase in the number of gardaí into the future. The current complement is in the region of 13,000 and as announced last week by the Minister a further 200 gardaí are due to come on stream. The delegates have called for an increase in the number of gardaí on the beat implementing current legislation.