Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

May I continue uninterrupted? My target is to ensure the overall Garda workforce of 21,000 by 2021 is firmly on track. A further 800 new garda recruits will enter the Garda College next year. An extra 500 civilians will be recruited. I will be in Templemore before Christmas and I will witness the passing out of a further 200 Garda Síochána on top of the recently attested 188 from Templemore in November. I will get things done. The Deputy can continue the politics of misery and despair.

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