Thomas Gould
Ceist:493. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the meeting she held with the chief superintendent in Anglesea Street on Thursday, 5 September. [36342/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 18 September 2024
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Freagraí scríofa
I can advise the Deputy that I met with the Assistant Commissioner for the Southern Region and the Chief Superintendent for the Cork City Division at Anglesea Street Garda Station in Cork on 5 September, where I was briefed on policing in Cork City.
The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities – and strengthening An Garda Síochána is at the core of that. Budget 2024 provides the highest ever allocation to An Garda Síochána - over €2.35 billion which is a 25% increase since 2020. This funding allows for the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff, as well as investment in vehicles, equipment, and facilities for the organisation.
Recruitment has regained significant momentum and is now occurring on a continual basis, with two intakes earlier this year and another two planned for September and December. At the end of June, 157 new Garda members were attested in a ceremony in Templemore, bringing the total strength of An Garda Síochána to around 14,100 members.