Emer Currie
Question:692. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the date for the next Garda attestation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71490/25]
View answerTuesday, 16 December 2025
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Getting more Gardaí on our streets to prevent and detect crime is my first priority as Minister. This Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs, and I was very pleased to secure unprecedented funding in Budget 2026 of €2.59 billion to support recruitment and staffing.
At the end of October, the total Garda personnel strength stood at a record level of over 18,000, which included 14,290 Gardaí, 3,487 Garda Staff, and 291 Reserves. I will continue to support An Garda Síochána to increase this number further so that we can see more Gardaí assigned all across the country.
The provision of training is an operational matter for the Garda Commissioner but I can inform the Deputy that the next group of Garda recruits due to complete their training at the Garda College is expected to attest in February 2026.