Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2026
825. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí allocated to roads policing in each of the years from 2015 to-date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9979/26]
View answerAn Garda Síochána play a vital role in enforcing road traffic law and in making our roads safer for all road users, including vulnerable road users. Road traffic laws are enforced by Gardaí assigned to Roads Policing and as part of the day-to-day duties of uniformed Gardaí nationwide. This includes a programme of high-visibility road safety and enforcement operations carried out in partnership with other state agencies.
The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which includes the distribution and stationing of Gardaí throughout the State.
An Garda Síochána publishes information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí nationally. This includes a breakdown of Gardaí assigned to Roads Policing by Garda Division from 2009 to the end of December 2025, the latest date for which figures are available. This 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 recently available date and then select the file titled ‘Roads Policing by division 2009 to the most recent date" to access a breakdown of Garda members assigned by Division.
The Deputy may wish to note that all uniformed Gardaí are directed to undertake 30 minutes of high-visibility roads policing in each tour of duty.
