Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2022
505. 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 1 January 2021 and 6 December 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61956/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including decisions on the deployment of personnel. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs, with the unprecedented allocation provided in Budget 2023 of €2.14 billion. This will fund the planned recruitment of up to 1,000 new Garda recruits as well as over 400 Garda staff.
While the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the general management and administration of the Garda organisation, I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review to ensure their optimal use.
The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau investigates serious and complex economic crimes. The Bureau operates on a national basis and provides specialist support and guidance to national economic crime investigators.
I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the table below displays the number of Garda members assigned to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau on the dates requested.
|
G.N.E.C.B. |
Chief Superintendent |
Superintendent |
Inspector |
Sergeant |
Garda |
Total |
|
01/01/2021 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
23 |
45 |
74 |
|
06/12/2022 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
19 |
71 |
94 |
