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An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 March 2025

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Questions (172)

Michael Cahill

Michael Cahill

Michael Cahill

Question:

172. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí currently assigned to stations in Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12394/25]

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Written answers

Jim O'Callaghan

Minister for Justice

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. The Garda Vote in Budget 2025 saw unprecedented funding of over €2.48 billion for this year, a 27% 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 look forward to engaging 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.

I understand that the requirements of all Garda Divisions nationwide are also taken into account, which include:

• 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.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that as of 31 January 2025, the latest date for which figures are available, there was a total Garda workforce of almost 18,000.

The information sought by the Deputy in relation to the number of Gardaí assigned to Kerry by Station up to 31 January 2025 is publicly available and can be found at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/66833-garda-workforce/

In summary, there were 342 Gardaí in total assigned to Kerry. The Deputy should access the file titled “Garda Members by Division District Station 2009 to 31 January 2025” for a breakdown of total Gardaí numbers by Garda division and by rank.

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