Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
Ceist:50. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí in Cork city; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38189/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 26 September 2024
Ceisteanna (50)
Freagraí scríofa
As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. Having said that, the unprecedented allocation of over €2 billion for 2023 and €2.35 billion for 2024 to An Garda Síochána demonstrates the Government's commitment to ensuring there is provision for the necessary equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and personnel.
I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review, in the context of crime trends and policing priorities.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that at the end of June 2024, the latest date for which figures are available, there was a total of 1,269 Garda members assigned to Cork. Of this total, there were 667 Garda members assigned to Cork City Division.
I am further advised that as of the same date there are 217 Garda staff working alongside Garda members in Cork, a total which has doubled since 2015. Garda staff carry out vital roles to increase availability of Gardaí to focus on frontline duties. The significant increase in Garda staff across the country in recent years has enabled 900 Gardaí to be freed up for frontline duties.