Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 March 2022
561. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Justice the number of competitions that were held for sworn Garda members to join divisional drugs units in 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16120/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes the recruitment, training and assignment of Garda members and staff. Furthermore, the allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demands, including deployment of personnel among the Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
The table below, furnished to me by the Garda authorities, details the number of competitions held for sworn Garda members to join divisional drugs units in 2021 and to date in 2022.
|
Year |
No. of Competitions |
|
2021 |
7 |
|
2022 |
0 |
