Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024
480. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Justice the percentage of Garda graduates assigned to positions outside of Dublin city over the past four years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18791/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime. An Garda Síochána has been allocated unprecedented funding of over €2.35 billion for 2024 – this is a 25% increase since 2020. This funding will allow for the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff.
As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes the allocation of resources, including all operational policing matters.
The table below outlines the number of Garda graduates over the last four years and to date in 2024 initially stationed outside of Dublin.
|
Year |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
Total |
|
Total number of Probationer Garda |
522 |
148 |
370 |
388 |
165 |
1593 |
|
Total sent to Stations outside Dublin |
364 |
115 |
185 |
108 |
65 |
837 |
|
% sent to Stations outside Dublin |
69.70% |
77.70% |
50% |
27.80% |
39.30% |
52.54% |
Further detailed information in relation to the allocation of Probationer Gardaí by Division and station can be found at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/bd777-an-garda-siochana-your-police-service-some-facts-and-figures/
All information is operational and may be subject to change.
