Catherine Murphy
Question:418. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the estimated full year cost of recruiting an additional detective superintendent post. [4086/24]
View answerTuesday, 30 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 €2.35 billion to An Garda Síochána for 2024 will allow for sustained recruitment of between 800 to 1,000 new Garda recruits in 2024.
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 all matters relating to recruitment and training. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and have been advised that the estimated annual payroll cost of one Detective Superintendent is approximately €126,000. This includes the estimated cost of salary, fixed allowances and employer’s PRSI.
I am further advised that salaries are estimated using the midpoint of the current relevant Garda salary scales. Future pension costs and non-pay related costs are not included in the estimated figures.