Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 December 2025
99. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide updated figures on Garda deployment levels in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68161/25]
View answerThe Garda Commissioner is responsible under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024 for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes the distribution and stationing of Garda personnel throughout the State. The Commissioner is independent in his functions under Section 34 of the Act.
In the interest of transparency, information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station and rank, and Garda Staff by Division and Station, including for Laois/Offaly Garda Division, is publicly available and can be found at the following link: www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resources-and-people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strength-breakdown-2025/
The Deputy should select the most recent month and access the file titled “Garda Members by Division District Station 2009 to the most recent date” for a breakdown of total Garda numbers by Garda station going back to 2009.
The Deputy should select the most recent month and access the file titled “Garda Staff by Division and Station to the most recent date” for a breakdown of total Garda Staff going back to 2010.
