Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024
515. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardai by rank attached to each Divisional Street Crime Unit within DMR as of 23 April 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19111/24]
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 managing the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these matters.
I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities.
The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to keep people safe. An Garda Síochána has been allocated unprecedented funding of over €2.35 billion for 2024 representing a 25% increase since 2020. This funding will allow for the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff.
The table below, provided to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of Garda members by rank attached to the Street Crime Units in the Dublin Metropolitan Region:
|
- |
Sergeant |
Garda |
|
DMR South Central |
Less than 10 |
Less than 10 |
|
DMR North Central |
Less than 10 |
12 |
As the Deputy may be aware, further data is not released by An Garda Síochána for counts of fewer than 10 for data protection and security reasons.
