Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023
873. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí trained in each level of public order training within the DMR, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48741/23]
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 responsibility for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
I am however assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of policing priorities and crime trends, to ensure their optimum use.
The table below, provided to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of Gardaí currently trained in each level of public order training within the DMR, as of 6 November 2023.
|
Level |
Role |
Members assigned to DMR |
|
5 |
Trainer |
* |
|
4 |
Instructor |
20 |
|
3 |
Strategic Commander Operational Commander Bronze Commander Tactical Advisor Protest removal Evidence Gatherer Medic |
* 12 * 16 22 * * |
|
2 |
Operator |
337 |
|
1 |
Level 1 |
219 |
*denotes less than 10
