Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 April 2026
379. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of competitions, by rank that were held for sworn Gardaí to apply to join the Garda National Immigration Bureau in 2025 and to-date in 2026; and the number of Gardaí, by rank, that applied in each competition. in tabular form. [31800/26]
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 determining the manner in which Garda personnel are distributed and stationed throughout the State.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that during 2025 and to-date in 2026 that An Garda Síochána have held one competition, "Secondment to the Department of Justice, within the Irish Passenger Information Unit (IPIU), Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB)". I am informed that there were 29 Sergeant applications and 41 Garda applications to this competition.
