Catherine Murphy
Ceist:190. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the dates to date in 2023, when new recruits entered the Garda College. [11705/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 8 March 2023
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The unprecedented €2.14 billion allocated to An Garda Síochána under Budget 2023 demonstrates the Government’s commitment to ensuring that Gardaí have the resources they need to carry out their vital service. This level of funding will support the planned recruitment of up to 1,000 new Garda members and 400 new Garda staff this year.
As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members. As Minister, I have no role in these matters.
The first intake of new trainees into the Garda College in 2023 was on 20 February. The next intake scheduled to take place in May.