Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 October 2022
190. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí assigned to community policing and regular policing in Finglas sub-district for the past five years up to the latest date possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52231/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Garda authorities that the below table sets out the number of Garda members assigned to Finglas Garda station, and the number specifically assigned to Community Policing duties in the station, for the time period requested by the Deputy:
|
Finglas |
31/12/2017 |
31/12/2018 |
31/12/2019 |
31/12/2020 |
31/12/2021 |
30/09/2022 |
|
Total Members |
99 |
96 |
104 |
95 |
98 |
107 |
|
Community Policing |
12 |
11 |
15 |
15 |
10 |
9 |
It is important to note that community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána, and all Gardaí have a role to play in community policing in the course of carrying out their duties. To date, the official categorisation as a Community Garda refers to those who are exclusively assigned to building relationships with local communities and civil society, including by giving talks to schools, community groups and others.
The Government has allocated An Garda Síochána with an unprecedented budget of over €2 billion in 2022 and now €2.14 billion for 2023. This level of funding is enabling sustained, ongoing recruitment of Garda members and staff.
