Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 October 2025
369. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of competitions An Garda Síochána has held for sworn gardaí to apply to join divisional armed support units in the years 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of gardaí by rank who applied for each competition in the years in question, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52794/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána which includes all HR matters such as internal competitions and deployment. As Minister I have no role in these matters.
I have sought the information requested by the deputy from the Commissioner, and I am advised by the Garda authorities that no competitions for divisional armed support units were run in 2024 or to date in 2025.
The allocation of additional resources for specialist units within An Garda Síochána, including the divisional armed support units, is considered on an ongoing basis. The allocation of additional personnel will be considered in the context of the overall requirements of the organisation including specialist bureaux and frontline operational divisions.
