An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Questions (858)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

858. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of competitions held in 2022 and to date in 2023 for sworn gardaí to apply to join the Garda air support unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36469/23]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

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 Garda recruitment and training. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.

However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and have been advised that there have been no competitions in 2022 or to date in 2023 for sworn Gardaí to apply to join the Garda Air Support Unit.