Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 March 2025
325. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí in Pearse Street and Kevin Street Garda stations at the end of each of the past five years, in tabular form; the number of community Gardaí at these stations at the end of each of the past five years; whether he believes these numbers to be sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14752/25]
View answerUnder 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.
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’.
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.
In the interest of transparency, figures related to the Garda workforce are published on my Department's website, including a station level breakdown of Garda members and the number of Community Gardaí by Division going back to 2008. This information is supplied by An Garda Síochána, is operational and subject to change. These figures are regularly updated by my Department, upon receipt of the information from the Garda authorities.
www.gov.ie/en/publication/bd777-an-garda-siochana-your-police-service-some-facts-and-figures/
