Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It appears to be down to the extension from the age of 60 to 62, which is obviously positive. To the end of September 51 gardaí have secured extended service so it becomes an automated enrolment - people have to opt out if they do not want to stay on. Last year it was 55 for the whole year. To the end of September this year we had 51 so far. I expect we will know a lot more because October tends to be a time where one sees that changeover. We should be able to see the impact then.