Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 52: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the 170 Garda promotions, for which Cabinet approval has been given, will be made to fill vacancies arising from the retirements now being experienced by the force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5592/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Promotions within An Garda Síochána are covered by the Garda Síochána Promotions Regulations 2006 (SI No 485 of 2006). The Commissioner is in the process of organising competitions from which successful candidates will be promoted to fill the vacancies in question and it is expected that this will be completed as soon as is practicable.