Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2026
783. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 624 of 21 April 2026, if he has received the necessary information from Garda Authorities to answer this PQ. [38788/26]
View answerCombatting all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence remains an absolute priority for this Government, for my Department and for the Garda Commissioner.
The nationwide roll out of Divisional Protective Service Units (DPSUs) - which ensures that when vulnerable victims of crimes such as domestic abuse and sexual violence present to Gardaí, they are met with a consistently high standard of specialist, sensitive, professional and expert assistance - was an action under both the 'Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland' and ‘Supporting a Victim's Journey’.
There is now a DPSU in every Garda division across the country.
The below table outlines the number of Gardaí, by rank attached to Waterford-Kilkenny Divisional Protective Services Bureau.
|
Rank |
Number |
|
Inspector |
1 |
|
Sergeant |
3 |
|
Garda |
20 |
|
Total |
24 |
