Peadar Tóibín
Ceist:428. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the number of staff, by rank, in the Garda National Immigration Bureau in each of the past three years. [21227/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 14 May 2024
Ceisteanna (428)
Freagraí scríofa
It has not been possible to collate and examine all the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51.
I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 428 of 14 May 2024 when you sought: “The number of staff, by rank, in the Garda National Immigration Bureau in each of the past three years.”
As you will recall, I sought the information from the Garda authorities and undertook to contact you again once the information was to hand.
As you will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including all operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters, nor can I direct the Commissioner with regard to them.
I can, however, assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda Síochána is central to this policy. This commitment is demonstrated by the unprecedented provision of over €2.35 billion to the Garda Vote this year, which is allowing for sustained and ongoing recruitment and investment in new equipment and new vehicles.
As you are aware it is intended that my Department will assume responsibility for registrations nationwide, the transfer is expected to be substantially completed within the next 12 months. This will free up to 100 Gardaí to focus on other core policing duties, which will include deportations and other aspects of immigration enforcement. This is separate, but complimentary to the work done by GNIB.
The tables below, provided to me by the Garda authorities, outlines the number of staff, by rank, assigned to the Garda National Immigration Bureau in each of the past three years. Please note that additional data is not provided in cases where the requested figures are fewer than 10. In these cases the personnel referenced may be identifiable to the general public, thus posing a potential risk to their safety. Furthermore, An Garda Síochána, along with fellow Government Departments and public bodies, is bound by existing Data Protection legislation; the release of figures fewer than 10 has the potential to compromise the protection and privacy of individuals employed by An Garda Síochána and moreover constitute a breach of this legislation and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Garda National Immigration Bureau
|
Chief Super-intendent |
Super |
Inspector |
Sergeant |
Garda |
Total |
|
|
April 2024 |
<10 |
<10 |
<10 |
<10 |
79 |
96 |
|
2023 |
<10 |
<10 |
<10 |
<10 |
81 |
96 |
|
2022 |
<10 |
<10 |
<10 |
<10 |
84 |
99 |
|
Higher Executive Officer |
Executive Officer |
Clerical Officer |
Total |
|
|
April 2024 |
<10 |
<10 |
18 |
22 |
|
2023 |
<10 |
<10 |
17 |
22 |
|
2022 |
<10 |
<10 |
16 |
20 |
I hope this information is of assistance.