Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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Question 435: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí seeking early retirement in County Offaly. [13743/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I have been informed by the Garda Authorities that no member from County Offaly is currently seeking early retirement. Members of An Garda Síochána who joined the force prior to 1 April 2004 may retire on full pension once they have served for at least 30 years and they have reached 50 years of age. Members of An Garda Síochána who joined the Force on or after 1 April 2004 may retire on full pension once they have served at least 30 years and have reached 55 years of age. In both cases members must retire once they reach 60 years of age.