Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 March 2018
319. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the vacant position of superintendent in Nenagh, County Tipperary, will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14244/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware the distribution of personnel is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister have no direct role in the matter. I am assured by the Commissioner that Garda personnel assigned throughout the country, together with overall policing arrangements and operational strategies, are continually monitored and reviewed. Such monitoring ensures that optimum use is made of Garda Resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the general public.
Nenagh Garda District forms part of the Tipperary Division and I am advised by the Commissioner that as of the 31 January there were four Superintendents assigned to that Division.
The Deputy will be aware the Policing Authority assumed responsibility for appointments to the senior ranks of Superintendent, Chief Superintendent and Assistant Garda Commissioner on 1 January 2017.
Under Regulation 5 of Garda Síochána Act 2005 (Appointments to the Ranks of Assistant Garda Commissioner, Chief Superintendent and Superintendent) Regulations 2016 the Authority is required to keep under review the need for competitions to be held for the purpose of making appointments to the ranks concerned and to ensure that it has arrangements in place to undertake required competitions without undue delay. Regulation 5 further provides that the Garda Commissioner shall keep the Authority fully informed with regard to vacancies likely to arise.
