Cathal Crowe
Question:1023. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice the details of Garda personnel, by rank, in the Clare-Tipperary Garda division (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56740/23]
View answerWednesday, 17 January 2024
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The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda Síochána is central to this policy. The Garda Budget is now at its highest ever level. The unprecedented allocation of over €2.3 billion to An Garda Síochána for 2024 will allow for sustained recruitment of between 800 to 1,000 new Garda recruits in 2024.
While I have no direct role in the assignment of Gardaí or any Garda resource, I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that personnel assigned throughout the country, together with the overall policing arrangements and operational strategies are continually monitored and reviewed. This ensures that optimum use is made of resources and the best possible policing service is provided to the public.
I can inform the Deputy that as of the end of November 2023, there were 674 Garda members assigned to the Clare/Tipperary Division.
Garda members in the Clare/Tipperary Division are supported by 123 Garda staff. Garda staff provide vital administrative support and help free up Garda members to focus on front line duties.
In the interest of transparency, detailed Garda workforce figures are published on gov.ie and are regularly updated by my Department, from information supplied by the Garda Authorities. These include a breakdown by rank of Gardaí in each station and division, as well as figures on the Garda Reserve and Probationer Gardaí.
www.gov.ie/en/publication/66833-garda-workforce/