Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 173: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda Reserve members who are currently employed in County Galway; the number who have successfully applied for An Garda Síochána; the number of Garda Reserve members currently in training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8352/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The number of Garda Reserve members employed in the Galway West Division as at 31st January 2008 was 14. Up to the 31st January 2008, a total of 217 people had been fully attested as Garda Reserve members. In addition, a further 74 people were in training. Recruitment is continuing and regular promotional efforts to attract potential Reserve members are being undertaken.