Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 306: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the current strength of the Garda Síochána; when it is anticipated that this number will drop below 13,000 members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3710/11]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities, that as of the latest date for which figures are readily available, the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána was 14,364. The National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014 outlines a reduction in the strength of An Garda Síochána to 13,000 by the end of 2014.