Alan Kelly
Question:244. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the current opening hours of Fethard Garda station; and the number of Gardaí attached to the station. [5267/25]
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Questions (244, 253)
Alan Kelly
Question:253. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the opening hours of the Garda station in Templemore, by day of the week. [5319/25]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 244 and 253 together.
Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including all decisions related to the opening hours of individual Garda stations. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
Fethard Garda Station is a part of the South Tipperary Community Engagement Area, which provides a policing service to Fethard and its surrounds. Templemore Garda Station is a part of the Central Tipperary Community Engagement Area, which provides a policing service to Templemore and its surrounds.
Information on Garda station opening hours is publicly available and published on An Garda Síochána's website at the following link: Station Directory - Garda.
I can, however, assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda Síochána is central to this policy.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that as of 31 December 2024, there was a total of 14,191 Garda members nationwide.
I am also informed that there was 659 Garda members assigned to Clare/Tipperary Division at the end of December. As of the same date, there was one member assigned to Fethard Garda station.
Also, in the interest of transparency, information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí by Division and Station is publicly available and can be found at the following link:www.gov.ie/en/publication/bd777-an-garda-siochana-your-police-service-some-facts-and-figures/.
The Government is committed to providing An Garda Síochána with the resources it needs to fight crime, and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy. This is reflected in the unprecedented allocation of over €2.48 billion in Budget 2025, a 27% increase since 2020. This funding is allowing for sustained investment in recruitment, equipment, technology and vehicles.