Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
Question:1075. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí by rank attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau as of 20 March 2023. [16680/23]
View answerTuesday, 18 April 2023
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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 distribution of Garda members. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
I am however assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review. I am advised that this is considered in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure the optimum use of these resources.
I can also assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to deliver a modern, fit-for-purpose, policing service, with the unprecedented allocation provided in Budget 2023 of over €2.14 billion.
The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau investigates serious and complex economic crimes. The Bureau operates on a national basis and provides specialist support and guidance to national economic crime investigators.
I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the table below sets out the number of Gardaí by rank attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau at 31 March 2023, the latest date for when figures are available.
|
Economic Crime Bureau |
CS |
SU |
IN |
SG |
GD |
Total |
|
Total |
1 |
2 |
1 |
20 |
75 |
99 |
This is an increase of 3, or approximately 3%, since 31 March 2022, when there were 96 members of all ranks attached to the Bureau.
Please note that this information is based upon operational data which has been provided by An Garda Síochána and may be liable to change.