John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 216: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of retirements from the Garda Síochána notified since the beginning of 2009; the number of new Garda recruits commencing training since the beginning of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44395/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of Gardaí who have retired or have indicated their intention to retire from the Force, both voluntarily and on age grounds, in 2009 is 759.

200 trainees have been recruited to the Garda Training College since the start of 2009 and the moratorium on recruitment in the public service currently applies to An Garda Síochána.

I intend to review the position during the course of 2010 in consultation with the Garda Commissioner and my colleague the Minister for Finance.

John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 217: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of the Garda Síochána stationed in the Dungarvan district at the beginning of 2009; the number currently stationed in the Dungarvan district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44396/09]

John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 218: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of the Garda Síochána stationed in the Tramore district at the beginning of 2009; the number currently stationed in the Tramore district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44397/09]

John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 219: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of the Garda Síochána stationed in the Waterford city district at the beginning of 2009; the number currently stationed in the Waterford city district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44398/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 to 219, inclusive, together.

I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the strengths of the Districts, as requested by the Deputy, is as set out below.