Cathal Crowe
Question:1028. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice the number of the 56 gardaí attached to Shannon Garda station who are attached to the immigration unit at Shannon Airport. [56745/23]
View answerWednesday, 17 January 2024
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) for the management and administration of Garda business, including all operational policing matters. Under Section 33 of the Act, the Commissioner determines the distribution and stationing of the Garda Síochána throughout the State. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are a total of 12 members in the Immigration Unit at Shannon Airport, all of whom are of the ranks of Detective Garda or Detective Sergeant. All 12 members attached to the Airport are included among the 56 members assigned to Shannon Garda Station.