Aidan Farrelly
Ceist:697. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda trainees that were attested in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025. [51544/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2025
697. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda trainees that were attested in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025. [51544/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn Garda Síochána has provided me with the table below which shows the number of Gardaí who have attested from January 2023 to the latest ceremony on 22 August last. A fourth attestation for 2025 is due to be held in November.
A number of factors influence the number of people who attest in each ceremony including trainees reverting from one intake to another due to academic or health/injury reasons, as well as resignations or training suspensions. The training is, of necessity, quite rigorous and some level of attrition is normal given the high standards of performance required of Gardaí.
|
Attestation |
Number Attested |
|
January 2023 |
25 |
|
July 2023 |
86 |
|
October 2023 |
126 |
|
December 2023 |
151 |
|
March 2024 |
165 |
|
June 2024 |
157 |
|
September 2024 |
108 |
|
December 2024 |
169 |
|
March 2025 |
149 |
|
June 2025 |
122 |
|
August 2025 |
154 |