An Garda Síochána

Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Questions (598)

Paul Donnelly

Question:

598. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who took part in method of entry training courses in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and the duration of these courses. [24404/22]

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Written answers

Minister for Justice

I have contacted the Garda authorities to provide the information sought by the Deputy, unfortunately this was not to hand in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is received.

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51

I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 598 of 17 May 2022 where you sought: “The number of Gardaí that took place in method of entry training courses in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and the duration of these courses”.

As you will recall, I sought the information you requested from the Garda authorities and undertook to contact you again once the information was to hand.

As you are aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána including training. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the table below sets out the number of Gardaí that took part in method of entry training courses in 2021 and to date in 2022.

				Method of Entry Courses – 4 days duration
	Level 1	Level 2	Level 1	Level 2
	No of Courses	No. of Courses	Nos. Trained	Nos. Trained
2021	8	4	80	38
2022	4	Nil	43	Nil
Total	12	4	123	38
Overall Total		16		161

				Method of Entry Recertification Courses – 1 day duration
	Level 1	Level 2	Level 1	Level 2
	No of Courses	No. of Courses	Nos. Trained	Nos. Trained
2021	1	21	4	139
2022	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil
Total	1	21	4	139
Overall Total		22		143

I hope that this information is of assistance.