Written Answers - Garda Strength. Tuesday, 11 October 2005

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  360.  Ms O’Sullivan      asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform      the number of gardaí serving in the Limerick division for each year since 1997 and to date in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27730/05]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell):    I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength, covering all ranks, of the Limerick division at the end of each year from 1997 to 2004 and as at 6 October 2005 is as set out in the table below.

Year	Strength
1997	423
1998	427
1999	430
2000	435
2001	461
2002	460
2003	472
2004	482
6/10/2005	481

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