Catherine Murphy
Ceist:407. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí by rank attached to each divisional public service vehicle inspectors as of 22 January 2024, in tabular form. [3877/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 30 January 2024
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The Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to deliver a modern, fit-for-purpose, policing service. An Garda Síochána’s 2024 allocation provides funding of over €2.3 billion, which includes funding for between 800 to 1,000 new Gardaí and an additional 250 Garda staff.
As 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, as well as for decisions on the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that, as of 29 January 2024, there are 18 Public Service Vehicle Inspectors at the ranks of Sergeants and Gardaí.
I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that personnel assigned throughout the country, together with overall policing arrangements and operational strategies, are continually monitored and reviewed. This ensures that optimum use is made of resources and the best possible policing service is provided to the public.