Written answers
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Department of Justice and Equality
Garda Strength
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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765. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of Gardaí, by gender and all ranks, at present; the extent to which the number is sufficient to meet requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46240/13]
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the total number of Gardai by gender and all ranks on 30 September 2013, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was as set out in table.
| Rank | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioner | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D/Commissioner | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A/Commissioner | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| C/Superintendent | 40 | 4 | 44 |
| Superintendent | 135 | 16 | 151 |
| Inspector | 247 | 26 | 273 |
| Sergeant | 1,584 | 290 | 1,874 |
| Garda | 7,802 | 3,005 | 10,807 |
| Total | 9,817 | 3,342 | 13,159 |
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