Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 February 2023
143. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice the number of officers from inspectors to commissioners that are allocated to Templemore, Training College, their job description (purpose of being allocated to the college); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7580/23]
View answerThe following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am however assured that the Commissioner keeps the allocation of these resources under continued review, in line with crime and population trends, to ensure their optimum use.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Chief Superintendent in charge holds the organisational title of “Director of Training and Continuous Professional Development”. The Chief Superintendent is supported in this role by 3 Superintendents who oversee their respective and separate organisational training areas. Each Superintendent is supported by two Inspectors who also have an organisational remit.
For your information, the attached Garda College organogram, which has been provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the information you have requested.
This document has been approved by the Garda Commissioner, Garda Executive, Department of Justice and Policing Authority.
I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy. Regrettably this information was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy again once the information is to hand.
