Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 221: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of civilians working with An Garda Síochána in Garda stations and otherwise; and if there is a process in place whereby they can be transferred on request from one station to another. [11406/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Government is undertaking the single largest expansion of An Garda Síochána in the history of the State. This historic expansion is supported by greatly increased civilian support, and in recent months we have launched a new recruitment drive aimed at increasing the civilian strength by a further 300 staff. In total, there are now 1,150 civilians employed in clerical or administrative posts in An Garda Síochána, including Garda Stations.

Staff who wish to transfer between stations may apply for transfer to a location. Lists are maintained from which staff may be assigned to vacancies as they arise.