Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----and Garda numbers, which are now in excess of 14,000. I will be in Templemore next week for the passing out of a further 200 gardaí. I am happy to continue to engage with the Garda Commissioner to ensure that Garda numbers are sufficient in every area, including that mentioned by Deputy Broughan.

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