Garda Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 December 2015

Thursday, 17 December 2015

Questions (369)

Micheál Martin

Question:

369. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda Síochána stations and the number of gardaí in each in County Wicklow on November 2010 and on 1 November 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46367/15]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel, including community Gardaí, among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review taking into account crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources.

I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the number of Garda stations and the number of Gardaí in the Wicklow Garda Division on the 31 October 2010 and on 31 October 2015, was as set out in the tables.

This Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the capacity to provide effective, visible policing throughout the country. A crucial element of the Government's strategy is ongoing seamless recruitment to renew An Garda Síochána. With this in mind Budget 2016 made provision for the recruitment of 600 new Gardaí next year bringing to 1,150 the number of new Gardaí that will be recruited since the reopening of the Garda College in Templemore in September 2014. So far 295 of those new recruits are fully attested and are on the ground in communities nationwide. I am assured by Garda management that the needs of all Garda Divisions are fully considered when determining the allocation of newly attested Gardaí.

I was very pleased to announce the commencement of the recruitment campaign for 2016 on Friday, 27 November. It is being organised by the Public Appointments Service on behalf of the Garda Commissioner. Applications must be made through www.publicjobs.ie. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5 January 2016. Successful candidates can expect to enter the Garda College from June 2016 onwards.

Wicklow Division 31 October 2010

Division	District	Station	Total
		BALTINGLASS	39
		BLESSINGTON	17
		CARNEW	4
		DONARD	1
		DUNLAVIN	2
		HOLLYWOOD	1
		SHILLELAGH	1
	BALTINGLASS	TINAHELY	2
	Total		67
		BRAY	136
		ENNISKERRY	6
		GREYSTONES	37
	BRAY	NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY	3
	Total		182
		ARKLOW	37
		ASHFORD	12
		AUGHRIM	2
		AVOCA	3
		RATHDRUM	5
		ROUNDWOOD	4
	WICKLOW	WICKLOW	48
WICKLOW	Total		111
Total		19 Stations	360

Wicklow Division 31 October 2015

Division	District	Station	Total
		BALTINGLASS	33
		BLESSINGTON	20
		CARNEW	4
		DUNLAVIN	2
		SHILLELAGH	1
	BALTINGLASS	TINAHELY	2
	Total		62
		BRAY	126
		ENNISKERRY	4
		GREYSTONES	30
	BRAY	NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY	4
	Total		164
		ARKLOW	33
		ASHFORD	9
		AUGHRIM	2
		AVOCA	2
		RATHDRUM	4
		ROUNDWOOD	3
	WICKLOW	WICKLOW	41
WICKLOW	Total		94
Total		17 Stations	320