Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 9 September 2024
1176. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Justice the number of full-time and part-time staff, broken down by rank, assigned to the Garda national crime and security intelligence service, in tabular form; the number of positions currently vacant. [35307/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy’s question seeks detailed information with regard to the Garda National Crime and Security Intelligence Service
The Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, sets out the functions of An Garda Síochána, which include the provision of security services for the State. The Garda National Crime & Security Intelligence Service carries out a range of activities including the identification of security threats, the implementation of necessary security mitigation measures and the provision of advice to the Government on security threats.
Under the Act, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including the assignment of Garda personnel throughout the State. This responsibility is inclusive of specialist units within the organisation, such as the National Crime and Security Intelligence Service. As Minister, I have no role in these independent, operational functions.
The Deputy will appreciate that for security and operational reasons it is not the practice to comment on the numbers deployed or the means used by An Garda Siochana to safeguard the security of the State. However, I am aware that the Garda Commissioner keeps the allocation of resources under continued review and he is acutely aware of the developments in this area.
As the Deputy is aware the Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs and has provided funding of over €2.35 billion to An Garda Síochána in 2024 which is a 25% increase since 2020 and is allowing for sustained investment in recruitment, equipment and technology.
