Mr. Drew Harris:

No, we hope not. Individuals may leave the organisation through retirement or resignation. In addition, some officers may be successful in other competitions or may be promoted.

That is always an element. We have a block of over 600 gardaí. There is always flux in terms of movement. We believe we will see actual growth of 75 in the numbers this year, in line with the commitment we have made into 2025. In effect, we have committed to 150 appointments which will outstrip what we reasonably think will be the cessations and the other movement in a body of that number in the organisation.