Jim O'Callaghan
Question:428. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the date of her last meeting with the Chief Superintendent of the DMR North division; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2500/24]
View answerTuesday, 23 January 2024
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As the Deputy will be aware the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána and is accountable to me under the Garda Síochána Act 2005. While I have met many Chief Superintendents since my appointment as Minister, I have not had the opportunity to meet the Chief Superintendent DMR North, as yet.
I can, however, assure the Deputy that I am in regular contact with the Garda Commissioner to ensure An Garda Síochána have the resources they need to make sure that the people of Ireland are safe and feel safe. Our commitment to supporting An Garda Síochána is reflected in the unprecedented allocation of over €2.3 billion in Budget 2024.
As of 31 December 2023 there were 3,767 Garda members assigned specifically to Dublin, including 280 members assigned last year. 779 of these Garda members are assigned to DMR North.