John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 273: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will examine the possibility of allowing retired members of An Garda Síochána retain a level of rank within the Garda Reserve to allow for a continuing role for these retirees within the force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45403/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Section 15(3) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides that a member of the Garda Reserve has, while on duty, the same powers, immunities, privileges and duties as a person appointed to the rank of Garda. This reflects the functions of the Reserve and I have no proposals to amend section 15(3) of the 2005 Act.

John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 274: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of the Garda Reserve serving in Waterford city and county in 2007 and 2008; the number of the Garda Reserve currently serving in Waterford City and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45404/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The number of members of the Garda Reserve serving in the Waterford Division on the 31st October 2007, 2008 and 2009 was as set out hereunder: