Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2026
462. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of community Gardaí, per division at present and the correspondence figure for year end in each of the years 2020-2025 inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11242/26]
View answerThe 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 Garda personnel throughout the State. The Commissioner is independent in his functions under Section 34 of the Act and, as Minister, I have no role in decisions related to the distribution of Garda members or their assignment to units/duties.
An Garda Síochána publishes information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí nationally. This includes a breakdown of Gardaí assigned to community policing by division for the periods requested. 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 'Community Garda by division to the most recent date' to access a breakdown of community Garda by division.
It should also be noted that community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána, and all Gardaí have a role to play in community policing in the course of carrying out their duties.
