Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 July 2025
36. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of gardaí who have taken early retirement in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36230/25]
View answerStrengthening An Garda Síochána is one of my main priorities and retention of experienced qualified Gardaí is of course an important element of this. The Government has provided the funding to allow for sustained recruitment and is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs.I am informed by the Garda Authorities that there has been 22 early retirements in the past five years.
The following table outlines the number of Gardaí who have taken early retirement (cost neutral early retirements) from 2020 to 2025, as of 30 May 2025 (the latest date for when figures are available).
|
Year |
Cost Neutral Early Retirements |
|
2020 |
3 |
|
2021 |
2 |
|
2022 |
1 |
|
2023 |
8 |
|
2024 |
6 |
|
2025 |
2 |
|
Total |
22 |
Information supplied is operational and subject to change.
