Pa Daly
Question:583. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice how many gardaí are currently on overseas assignments with the UN, at Irish embassies overseas and on any and all other overseas assignments. [55393/23]
View answerTuesday, 12 December 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 for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
I am 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.
In accordance with Section 51 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Commissioner, subject to the agreement of the Government, can assign Garda members overseas as Liaison Officers, to engage with law enforcement agencies of other States.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are 16 Garda members on overseas assignments with United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, or with Interpol, Europol or MAOC(N), as of 30 November 2023. I am further informed there are fewer than 10 Garda Liaison Officers in various locations.