Dáil Éireann - Volume 627 - 08 November, 2006

Written Answers. - Garda Training.

Mr. Deasy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of the group of Garda reservists selected to commence training in Templemore on 30 September 2006; the number who registered for that training; the number that commenced training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36933/06]

  Mr. McDowell: Forty people were invited to commence training for the Garda Reserve in the Garda College at Templemore on 30 September 2006. Of that forty, three were unavailable, for personal reasons, to commence on that date. The remaining 37 trainees commenced phase one training in Templemore on 30 September 2006. They are currently in phase two of their training and are expected to complete their training in December.