Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
1031. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí currently available in the Cahir, Clonmel Garda district; the grades and unit the Gardaí are assigned to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1693/25]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, under Section 33 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution and stationing of An Garda Síochána throughout the State. As Minister I have no role in these independent functions.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that a distribution model is used which takes into account all relevant factors including population, crime trends and the policing needs of each individual Division.
In the interest of transparency, the number of Garda members nationwide at the end of December 2009 up to 31 October 2024 (the latest date available for figures) broken down by Division, District and Station are published on my Department's website. Please be advised that these figures are operational and may be subject to change.
www.gov.ie/en/publication/bd777-an-garda-siochana-your-police-service-some-facts-and-figures/
As the Deputy is aware, Tipperary Division has merged with Clare Division under the new Garda Operating Model. I am advised that, on 31 October 2024 there were 660 Garda members of all ranks assigned to the Clare/Tipperary Division.
The tables below, which were provided to me by the Garda authorities, set out the number of Garda members assigned to the districts of Cahir and Clonmel on 31 October 2024, the latest date for when figures are available.
|
CAHIR |
GD |
SG |
IN |
SU |
CS |
AC |
Total |
|
ARDFINNAN |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
BALLYPOREEN |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
CAHIR |
32 |
5 |
1 |
|
|
|
38 |
|
CASHEL |
8 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
9 |
|
CLOGHEEN |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
TOTAL |
43 |
6 |
1 |
|
|
|
50 |
|
CLONMEL District |
GD |
SG |
IN |
SU |
CS |
AC |
Total |
|
CARRICK-ON-SUIR |
8 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
11 |
|
CLONMEL |
54 |
10 |
3 |
1 |
|
|
68 |
|
FETHARD |
1 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
2 |
|
KILSHEELAN |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
MULLINAHONE |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
TOTAL |
65 |
14 |
3 |
1 |
|
|
83 |
I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that personnel assigned throughout the country, together with the overall policing arrangements and operational strategies are continually monitored and reviewed. Such monitoring ensures that optimum use is made of resources and the best possible policing service is provided to the general public.
