Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
1445. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí by rank attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau as of 31 December 2020 and 24 August 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43573/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) is the main Bureau of An Garda Síochána tasked with tackling economic crime. The GNECB is a specialist Bureau that investigates more serious and complex cases of economic crime, and cases which are deemed unsuitable for local attention are forwarded to that section for investigation. The Bureau operates on a national basis and provides specialist support and guidance to local investigations.
As the Deputy will be aware, in 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 decisions on the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions/Units. As Minister, I have no role in these matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the table below sets out the number of Garda members assigned to the GNECB at end December 2020 and at end July 2022, the latest date for which figures are available.
|
Economic Crime Bureau |
CS |
SU |
IN |
SG |
GD |
Total |
|
31/07/2022 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
23 |
68 |
95 |
|
31/12/2020 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
22 |
45 |
73 |
*The above information is based upon operational data which has been provided by An Garda Síochána and may be liable to change.
