An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Ceisteanna (577)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

577. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice with regard to the recruitment of gardaí, of the candidates that passed the relevant examinations and tests; the number that were offered a place in Templemore; and the number that subsequently took up the offer of a place (details supplied). [4817/23]

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51:

As you will recall, I had sought the information you requested from the Garda authorities and undertook to contact you again once the information was to hand. As you 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. As Minister, I have no direct role in these independent functions.

The table below, furnished to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of candidates who were offered a place to commence training in the Garda College, the number who commenced training and the number that did not accept the offer.

Competition	Offered	Commenced Training	Declined offer
2017	565	552	13
2018	648	615	33
2019	536	513	23
2022	110 (to date)	92 (to date)	18 (to date)

I hope that this information is of assistance.