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Garda Siochana And Ruc: Members' Religious Affiliations

Volume 609: debated on Tuesday 1 February 2000

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asked Her Majesty's Government:(a) what percentage of the Garda Siochana is Protestant; and (b) what percentage of the Royal Ulster Constabulary is Roman Catholic. [HL609]

Information on the religious affiliation of members of the Garda Siochana is a matter for the Government of the Republic of Ireland. At 31 December 1999, the percentage of Roman Catholics in the RUC Regular force was 8.39 per cent.