Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 May 2017
114. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will ensure supervisory ranks are filled (details supplied); the positions vacant at present; when they are likely to be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20939/17]
View answerAs the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and Districts and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I am assured by the Commissioner that the allocation of Gardaí is continually monitored and reviewed taking into account all relevant factors including crime trends, demographics and security assessments relating to the area in question so as to ensure optimal use is made of Garda human resources.
In particular, the filling of vacancies in the supervisory ranks of sergeant and inspector is a matter for the Garda Commissioner who has responsibility under the Garda Síochána (Promotion) Regulations 2006 (as amended) for holding competitions for the selection of members for promotion to these ranks.
I have requested the specific information sought by the Deputy from the Commissioner and I will write to her on receipt of same.
