Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 1211: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects additional personnel will become available to An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1620/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The unprecedented increase in the strength of the Garda Síochána is continuing in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, with an intake of approximately 1,100 recruits per annum. In addition, there is a significant expansion under way in the number of civilian staff being made available to the Commissioner.