Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
431. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of sergeants, inspectors and superintendents within Dublin that are trained in public order, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2503/24]
View answerAs 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 all matters relating to recruitment and training. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters.
However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested from the Garda authorities and have been informed that there are 180 Sergeants, 44 Inspectors and less than 10 Superintendents, trained in public order within the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR).
I am advised that the table below sets out this information in more detail. I am also advised that the Garda authorities will not report on numbers that are less than 10 for operational reasons.
|
Training Completed |
Superintendents |
Inspectors |
Sergeants |
|
Public Order Commander - Silver |
* |
* |
* |
|
Public Order Instructor/Operator |
* |
* |
19 |
|
Public Order Operator |
* |
40 |
154 |
|
Public Order Supervisor |
* |
* |
* |
|
Public Order Tactical Advisor |
* |
* |
* |
|
TOTAL |
* |
44 |
180 |
* denotes less than 10
