William Aird
Question:192. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of Garda members assigned to roads policing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44585/26]
View answerWednesday, 10 June 2026
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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 Garda personnel assigned to roads policing.
As Minister, it is my role to support the Commissioner in ensuring he has the resources he needs. Budget 2026 provides unprecedented funding of €2.74 billion to support recruitment and staffing.
An Garda Síochána publishes information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí nationally. This includes a breakdown of the number of Gardaí assigned to roads policing by Division as of 30 April 2026, the latest date for when figures are available.
The information can be found at the following link:
https://www.garda.ie/en/information-centre/garda-statistics/human%20resources/
The Deputy should select the statistics for 2026, April 2026 and then select the file titled ‘Roads Policing by Division" to access a breakdown of Garda member assigned to Roads Policing.
I can also assure the Deputy that road traffic laws are enforced by both Roads Policing personnel 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. In addition all uniform Garda members are to be deployed on high visibility roads policing operations, of 30 minutes duration, in each tour of duty.