Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 17 October 2024
Select Committee on Justice and Equality
Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary)
5:30 pm
Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
They absolutely do. The current climate is one of full employment. We need to increase numbers beyond the 15,000 target that was set. I agree with the Commissioner that we need up to 18,000. I believe we can get to that number but if we are going to do so, we need to consider new and innovative ways to ensure we can exceed the targets.
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