Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 4 February 2015
Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality
Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
2:00 pm
Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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The Minister said in her opening contribution that the key point is the gross allocation of €2.13 billion, an increase of 6% or €129 million. The strength of the Garda is currently 12,799. As a Minister interested in reform and modernising the police force, what is her target for Garda strength?