Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality
Estimates for Public Services 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality
9:00 am
Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I have three questions. The Tánaiste stated one of her main requirements is accelerated Garda recruitment. How many gardaí will be recruited in 2017? Second, she said she wants to expand civilianisation in the Garda. How many Garda reserves will be recruited in 2017? Third, although the Tánaiste did not refer to this, departmental expenditure arises in respect of the salaries of judges. Has there been a Government decision not to nominate any more judges until new legislation is enacted?