Paul McAuliffe
Question:188. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí per person for the DMR north division; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52229/22]
View answerWednesday, 19 October 2022
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Written answers
As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes responsibility for the deployment of Garda members throughout the State. As Minister, I have no role in the matter.
I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of policing priorities and crime trends, to ensure their optimal use. I understand that it is a matter for the Divisional Chief Superintendent to determine the distribution of duties among the personnel available to them, having regard to the profile of each area within the Division and its specific needs.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the table below sets out the Preliminary figures as provided by CSO for Census 2022, for the DMR. I am further advised that a breakdown by district is not yet available, and I will revert to the Deputy when this information is available.
|
CSO Preliminary Population figures 2022 |
Garda Strength 30/09/2022 |
Ratio - 1 member per |
Preliminary 2022 figures |
|
DMR Total (North, North Central, South, South Central, East, West) |
3,901 |
372 |
1,450,701 |
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 188 of 19 October 2022 where you asked
for:
“ The number of Gardaí per person for the DMR north division ”.
As you will recall, I provided you with Preliminary figures as provided by CSO for Census 2022, for the DMR; and I undertook to contact you again when a further breakdown by Division was available.
As you will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes responsibility for the deployment of Garda members throughout the State. As Minister, I have no role in the matter.
I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of policing priorities and crime trends, to ensure their optimal use. I understand that it is a matter for the Divisional Chief Superintendent to determine the distribution of duties among the personnel available to them, having regard to the profile of each area within the Division and its specific needs.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the table below sets out the Preliminary figures as provided by CSO for Census 2022, for the DMR. I am further advised that a breakdown for each Division within the DMR is not available at this time, and that the full set of Census 2022 results will be published between April and December 2023.
|
CSO Preliminary Population figures 2022 |
Garda Strength 30/09/2022 |
Ratio - 1 member per |
Preliminary 2022 figures |
|
DMR Total (North, North Central, South, South Central, East, West) |
3,901 |
372 |
1,450,701 |
As you will appreciate, Garda numbers nationwide can be affected by a number of factors, including retirements, medical discharges and resignations. The impact of policing measures and other steps to support the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic has also had an exceptional impact across the country over the past two years.
I trust this information is of assistance.