Mattie McGrath
Question:182. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí assigned to the Carrick-on-Suir Garda division for the years 2014 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30069/24]
View answerWednesday, 10 July 2024
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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, including the distribution of Garda members between the different Garda units and Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime, and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy. I was pleased to secure unprecedented funding of over €2.35 billion for this year, a 25% increase since 2020, which is supporting the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff.
While the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for the allocation of Garda resources, I engage regularly with him to ensure our Gardaí have the resources they need. I am informed that when allocating and transferring Garda members to and from any Division, consideration is given to commitments and undertakings outlined in the Annual Policing Plan and priorities as determined in delivering ‘A Policing Service For the Future’.
Coupled with the continued roll-out of the new Operating Model, I am confident that the Commissioner will have the resources and plans in place to continue to deliver on An Garda Síochána's mission of Keeping People Safe.
I understand that the requirements of all Garda Divisions nationwide are also taken into account, which include, but are not limited to:
• Local and national crime trends and workloads;
• Policing arrangements and operational strategies;
• Minimum establishment statistics;
• Local population and trends, geographical area and size;
• Transfer applications, including welfare, personnel issues and concerns.
There are currently around 14,000 Garda members across the country. This represents an increase of around 9% since 2015.
Carrick-on-Suir Garda Station forms part of the Clare/Tipperary Garda Division. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as of 31 May 2024 (the latest date for when figures are available), the number of Gardaí assigned to the Carrick-on-Suir Garda Station in each of the years 2014 to 2024 is as follows:
|
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024* |
|
15 |
15 |
15 |
14 |
15 |
15 |
14 |
14 |
12 |
11 |
11 |
*As of 31 May 2024. Information supplied is operational and subject to change.
Also, in the interest of transparency, information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí by Division and Station is publicly available and can be found at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/bd777-an-garda-siochana-your-police-service-some-facts-and-figures/.