Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 75: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made regarding the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase Garda numbers to 15,000 by 2010 and 16,000 by 2012; if he is satisfied that these targets will be met; the strength of the force as of 1 June 2007 and at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27046/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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On 31 May 2007 there were 13,140 attested members of An Garda Síochána with a further 1,349 recruits in training, making a combined strength of 14,489.

On 31 May 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, there were 13,855 attested members of An Garda Síochána with a further 1,354 recruits in training. The combined strength of the Force on that date was 15,209. The Garda recruitment campaign will continue in line with Government policy.