Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2023
508. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of competitions held for Garda personnel to apply to join the Garda armed support unit in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [23097/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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 the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff.
Further, the allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demands, including deployment of personnel among the Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that there were no competitions advertised for Garda personnel to join the Garda Armed Support Unit in 2022 or to date in 2023.
