Written Answers Nos. 457-479
459. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the procedures in place to ensure full compliance with the sex offenders register, in particular when an offender fails to notify gardaí of their current address; if he will confirm whether an alert has been issued in relation to a person (details supplied); and the enforcement mechanisms that exist to ensure immediate action in such cases. [53811/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraKeeping our communities safe is my foremost priority as Minister. While I cannot comment on individual cases, I would like to assure the Deputy that there are a range of provisions in law and in practice in relation to the management of sex offenders after they’ve been released from prison.
The Sex Offenders (Amendment) Act 2023, which was commenced in 2023, strengthened our already robust system for monitoring sex offenders and provides for changes to the notification requirements for sex offenders, including a reduction of the notification period from seven to three days.
A person convicted of an offence set out in the schedule of the Sex Offenders Act 2001 now has to notify An Garda Síochána:
• of their name and address within three days of leaving prison;
• of any change to their name or address within three days;
• if they are going to be outside the State for more than three days;
• if they are returning to the State having been outside it for three days;
• if they are at an address in the State for three days and that address has not been notified to AGS;
• or every 12 months if they had not notified within the previous 12 months.
Other provisions include providing powers to An Garda Síochána to take fingerprints, palm-prints and photographs to confirm the identity of the person. The 2023 Act strengthens the management and monitoring of sex offenders in the community. It provides for electronic tagging and that a Court can explicitly prohibit a convicted sex offender from working with children or vulnerable people.
The Programme for Government commits to implement electronic monitoring for appropriate categories of offenders. Work is underway to operationalise electronic monitoring in line with existing legislative provisions. It is intended to go tender for an electronic monitoring provider this year.
Breaches of the Act are a criminal offence which can result in a further jail term.
Where An Garda Síochána believe that a convicted offender poses a serious and imminent risk to the public, an application can also be made to the courts for a Sex Offender Order under section 16 of the 2001 Act. A Sex Offender Order can prohibit the offender from doing anything the Court considers necessary, in order to ensure that the public is protected from serious harm. The Act also provides that a Court can impose conditions on a convicted sex offender as part of their post-release supervision, where a judge has included this as part of sentencing.
In addition, Sex Offender Risk Assessment and Management (SORAM) operates to support enhanced levels of co-operation and co-ordination between key statutory organisations involved in managing the risk posed to the community by convicted sex offenders and safeguarding the welfare of children.
The Garda National Protective Services Bureau has a dedicated unit, the Sex Offender Management and Intelligence Unit, which has oversight and monitoring responsibility at national level for the management of registered sex offenders who are subject to notification requirements.
460. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the age profile of the vehicles currently attached to the Garda dog unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53850/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by An Garda Síochána that the below tables outlines the age profile of vehicles attached to the Garda dog unit as of 3 October 2025:
|
AGE PROFILE |
NO. OF VEHICLES |
|
< 1 year |
1 |
|
1 – 2 years |
1 |
|
2 – 4 years |
6 |
|
4 – 6 years |
3 |
|
6+ years |
6 |
|
TOTAL |
17 |
I am further advised that the purchase and allocation of vehicles by An Garda Síochána is made on the basis of identified operational demands, the availability of resources and is reviewed on a continual basis.
461. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the payments made by the Irish Prison Service to podcasts, influencers, or media outlets since 1 January 2020; the recipient in each case; the amount paid; the purpose of the expenditure and the year in which it was made, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53851/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra462. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Irish Prison Service has made any payments to persons (details supplied) since 1 January 2020; and if so, the total amount, the number of payments, the date of each payment; and the procurement basis for each. [53852/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra464. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if any Irish Prison Service payments to podcasts, influencers, or media outlets since 1 January 2020 were made in multiple tranches of under €25,000 each; and if he will clarify whether this practice was used to avoid triggering public tender thresholds. [53854/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra465. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is satisfied that all Irish Prison Service expenditure on podcasts, influencers, and media outlets since 2020 has complied fully with public procurement law and with the Department’s internal governance requirements; and if he will outline the oversight his Department exercised in approving these expenditures. [53855/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra466. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total expenditure by the Irish Prison Service on consultancy, media services, and public relations between 1 January 2020 and 30 September 2025; if he will provide a breakdown by year; and if he will specify which contracts were subject to open competitive tender. [53856/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 461, 462 and 464 to 466, inclusive, together.
It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.
463. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the details of the procurement process undertaken in respect of the nearly €25,000 payment by the Irish Prison Service to persons (details supplied); if a formal tender was conducted; and if he will provide the business case or approval note underpinning this expenditure. [53853/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised the Irish Prison Service is seeking to increase staffing levels to meet the current demand on the service.
Recruitment campaigns are put in place as required, and since 2016 the Irish Prison Service, in conjunction with the Public Appointments Service, has run eight Recruit Prison Officer campaigns. There have been annual campaigns since 2022.
This year the Irish Prison Service aims to recruit 300 prison officers. The 2025 recruitment campaign concluded on 31 July 2025 generating a total of 1,774 applications, up 8% from 1,642 in 2024 which had seen a 17% decrease in applications compared to 2023.
I am informed that the podcast partnership was sourced on a sole supplier basis. The Irish Prison Service state that, at the time of campaign planning, the podcast in question was Ireland’s most listened-to podcast. I am also informed that as part of the planning process, a quotation was sought from an alternative supplier. However, following assessment, the podcast in question was selected on the basis of the audience reach so that he campaign would meet its objectives.
467. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will request the Comptroller and Auditor General to conduct a detailed review of Irish Prison Service expenditure on media, podcasts, and influencer contracts since 2020. [53858/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraPublic procurement is governed by EU and national rules and I can assure the Deputy that my Department ensures appropriate procedures are followed for procurement activity. As the Deputy may know, all Government Departments are obliged to ensure that public procurement is discharged in line with the standard accounting and procurement rules and that contract prices represent best value for money.
Public procurement practices are subject to audit and scrutiny under the Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Act 1993. Procurement is also subject to internal audit within my Department.
In line with the Department of Finance Circular 40/02, my Department makes an annual return to the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) in respect of contracts above the applicable threshold which are awarded without a competitive process. This requirement applies to all procurement. These are detailed in my Department's annual Appropriation Accounts as published by the C&AG, and is subject to scrutiny by the Public Accounts Committee.
Any uncompetitive procurements relating to a framework would have been reported as part of this process. My Department’s 2024 submission was submitted to the Comptroller and Auditor General earlier this year, with the 2022 and 2023 accounts accessible on the Comptroller and Auditor General’s website.
Separate to reporting under Circular 40/02, Circular 09/24 sets out a new annual reporting requirement relating to the use of centralised procurement arrangements including Office of Government Procurement (OGP) frameworks. Reports will identify any contracts for goods or services, valued more than €143,000 (exclusive of VAT), where a central procurement arrangement has not been used.
468. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide a list of all foreign travel undertaken by senior Irish Prison Service executives since 1 January 2020, including the destination, purpose, number of staff travelling, and total cost to the taxpayer in each case. [53859/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.
469. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total cost of single modular housing units provided by the Irish Prison Service since 1 January 2020; the procurement process used for these units; and if he will provide a breakdown of the number of units purchased and their individual costs. [53860/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Irish Prison Service provides a range of accommodation types to assist in the management of sentences, to facilitate appropriate progression, and to support the transition from custody back into their community of people sentenced to a term of imprisonment. There are currently a number of ongoing short, medium and long term projects to be delivered in line with the commitments in the National Development Plan which will provide additional prisoner accommodation.
Over the course of 2024 and 2025, projects were developed and delivered in respect of the construction of single modular units known as “Independent Living Units” at a semi-open area of Castlerea Prison, and at the two open centres at Loughan House and Shelton Abbey.
These projects, as well as delivering urgently needed additional accommodation for the prison estate, also provide accommodation suitable for people sentenced to longer-terms of imprisonment who are preparing for release back into the community. The accommodation assists in preparing such people for living independently following their release, by providing an environment that requires independent living skills, similar to what will be needed outside the prison setting.
These residential unit type accommodation facilities, enable individuals to develop basic life skills such as cooking meals, washing their laundry, cleaning and maintaining a home, while also interacting with others.
They are designed with reference to detailed specifications from the Office of Public Works design criteria and comply with the latest modern building standards, and have a lifespan of an estimated 60 years. They also meet the requirements outlined in the Governments Climate Action Plan 2023.
Total Project Costs include: design consultancy; all site preparation and ancillary works (pedestrian & road access, water, electrical, sewage etc.); security works (CCTV, fencing, etc), and necessary enhancements to the materials specifications.
The procurement process was by way of a competitive tendering process to the Irish Prison Service’s construction frameworks.
I am advised that the total number of single modular units constructed is 24 with 10 at Loughan House, 10 at Shelton Abbey, and 4 at The Grove at Castlerea Prison. The Castlerea project also includes the provision of two three-bedroom semi detached houses, providing shared accommodation for 6 people, resulting in a total of 10 additional spaces at Castlerea Prison.
The final individual VAT exclusive total project costs per unit/prisoner space (please note retention fees still remain to be paid) is estimated as follows:
Loughan House: €430K
Shelton Abbey: €510K
Castlerea Prison The Grove: €382K
470. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an account of the new Garda districts and sub-districts set up in the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53863/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince 2019 Ireland’s policing map has been redrawn to bring Garda districts and sub-districts under a streamlined Garda Operating Model.
From the foundation of the State in 1922, the core policing structures used by An Garda Síochána had largely remained static. The service was modelled around smaller policing districts in which functions such as crime investigation and administration were duplicated across small local jurisdictions.
The Garda Operating Model was introduced following the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland in 2018. It replaced the traditional district-based system with a divisional framework, placing overall responsibility for local policing with a Divisional Chief Superintendent.
Within each division, four functional areas—Community Engagement, Crime, Business Services, and Performance Assurance—replace districts. These are led by Superintendents, apart from Business Services, which is overseen by an Assistant Principal Officer.
In 2015, An Garda Síochána was organised as follows; 6 Regions, 28 Divisions and 96 Districts.
In 2019, the Garda Operating Model began with divisional pilots in four Divisions; Galway, Cork City, Dublin South Central and Mayo.
In October 2019 regions were reduced from six to four, and divisional designs were standardised to approximately 700–800 Gardaí and Garda staff, decreasing the number of divisions from 28 to 19.
The Garda Operating Model adopted a phased implementation approach from 2020 to 2025. Responding and adapting to demographic changes and other considerations, a review of the model saw re-alignment from 19 to 21 Divisions.
The Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Act came into law in 2022 to underpin the new Garda operating model.
In May 2025 full divisional implementation of the Garda Operating Model was achieved in all 21 divisions, with deployment progressing in regional and national functions/bureaus .
Over this time district and sub-district boundaries were adjusted to align to 62 Community Engagement Functional Areas.
The table below sets out the timeline of major changes since 2022.
|
Year |
Number of divisions transitioned to Op Model Structures |
Description |
|
2022 |
6 |
Cork City, Kerry, Galway, Limerick, Mayo/Roscommon/Longford, DMR South Central |
|
2023 |
4 |
Clare/Tipperary, DMR South, Meath/Westmeath, Louth/Cavan/Monaghan |
|
2024 |
8 |
Waterford/Kilkenny/(Carlow), DMR North Central, Wexford/Wicklow, DMR West, DMR North, Cork County, DMR East, Sligo/Leitrim |
|
2025 |
3 |
Laois/Offaly, Donegal, Kildare/Carlow |
|
Total |
21 |
|
To summarise, following the full implementation of the Garda Operating model, An Garda Síochána now operates:
• 564 stations - unchanged as a result of the Garda Operating Model.
• A phased transition from Districts into Community Engagement Functional Areas as Divisions implemented the Garda Operating Model.
• Consolidated Divisions from 28 to 21 between 2022–2025.
As Minister I have no direct role in decisions related to the Garda Operating Model, as these are operational policing matters under the Commissioner's remit. I remain committed to supporting An Garda Síochána and the Commissioner to ensure that they have the resources they need to recruit more Gardaí, fight crime and keep our communities safe.
471. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí who have been seconded to national specialist units over the past year, including the size and strength of those units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53865/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraRegrettably it has not been possible for Garda authorities to provide the information in the time available. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
472. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of new Gardaí assigned to all stations in the Limerick district, from 2020 to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53870/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn the interest of transparency, information in relation to the allocation of Probationer Gardaí by Division and Station, including for Limerick Division, is publicly available and can be found at the following link:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resources-and-people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strength-breakdown-2025/
The Deputy should select the relevant month and access the file titled “Allocation of Probationer Gardaí by Division and Station 2015 to 31 August 2025” for a breakdown of total Probationer Gardaí numbers by Garda station going back to 2015.
The Deputy can also use the link provided for a breakdown of Gardaí allocated by Division and Station. This information can be accessed by selecting the relevant month and opening the file titled “Garda members by Division District Station 2009 to 31 of August 2025".
The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which includes the distribution and stationing of Garda personnel throughout the state. The Commissioner is independent in his functions under the Act and, as Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.
473. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí assigned to each station in County Laois from 2022 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53873/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn the interest of transparency, An Garda Síochána publishes data on the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station and rank. This can be found at the following link:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resources-and-people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strength-breakdown-2025/
The Deputy should select the Garda Workforce figures for August 2025 (the latest date for when information is published), and access the file titled “Garda members by Division District Station 2009 to 31st August 2025” for a breakdown of Gardaí by Garda station going back to 2009.
The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution and stationing of Garda personnel throughout the State under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.
474. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to his statement at the Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration on 23 September 2025, in which he affirmed that IPAS contracts will not be awarded to applicants with convictions for fraud or serious crimes, and that contracts require tax compliance, solvency, and adherence to public service contract standards, if he will clarify whether these criteria apply solely to the applying company, or whether they also extend to the company's directors and shareholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53911/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra475. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in view of his assertion that a tax clearance certificate is a prerequisite for IPAS contracts, if he will confirm whether tax compliance is assessed only for the applying company, or whether it includes all companies under the directorship of the applicant; if the latter, the mechanisms in place to verify the full directorship history of an applicant, particularly in cases where multiple versions of name spelling, date of birth, or address are used on the Companies Registration Office; if such cross-checking is not currently undertaken, if he consideration will be given to strengthening due diligence protocols to prevent circumvention of public service contract standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53912/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra476. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to his statement at the Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration on 23 September 2025 that applicants with fraud convictions will not receive IPAS contracts, if he will confirm whether this exclusion applies to convictions in jurisdictions outside Ireland; if Garda vetting and international police clearance checks are conducted as part of his Department's due diligence process; if not, the means by which his Department verify the criminal history of applicants; if his Department rely on third-party reports or media investigations; if a felony conviction and lifetime ban from a financial regulator in another jurisdiction is sufficient grounds to deny an IPAS contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53913/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra477. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in view of his statement that IPAS contracts require the provider to be solvent, if he will outline his Department's policy on continuing IPAS contracts at properties subject to liquidation proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53915/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 474 to 477, inclusive, together.
In the 2022 to 2024 period, the State had to move at pace to source accommodation during an intense surge of arrivals seeking international protection. During this period, over 45,000 additional international protection applicants arrived in Ireland. Prior to this, a typical 3-year period would have seen close to 8,000 or 9,000 arrivals. At the same time, over 114,000 people fleeing war in Ukraine arrived to Ireland.
The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) is currently accommodating nearly 33,000 residents in 319 international protection accommodation centres around the country.
The Department receives offers of international protection accommodation on an ongoing basis from external commercial providers. All offers are reviewed by the Department under a standardised appraisal procedure.
A dedicated team appraises each offer to accommodate people seeking international protection.
When appraising an offer, the Department requests detailed information to facilitate an objective assessment of the premises. This includes, but is not limited to, information on the building's safety and fitness for occupancy, catering provision and room sizes, recreational and lounge facilities, security provision and staffing.
The Department carries out due diligence on the provider who is offering the accommodation service.
This includes checks on the provider offering the service to the Department via the Companies Registration Office (CRO) to ensure compliance with CRO requirements. The Department does not carry out checks on shareholders of providers, or on other companies who are not making an offer of accommodation to the Department.
Providers must be registered in Ireland. Providers may be part of wider commercial groups and may also be operating in other EU member states, in line with EU principles of free movement of goods, services, and works.
The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 provide a statutory basis for the vetting of persons carrying out relevant work with children or vulnerable persons. Garda vetting is not a feature of the property appraisal process, but is completed by IPAS to ensure staff working in centres providing services to children are vetted in accordance with regulations.
Since 2024, each new or renewing provider of accommodation services must provide a declaration of their personal circumstances. This declaration, which must be notarised, confirms that they are tax compliant, free of any convictions for corruption, fraud or being a member of a criminal organisation. It also confirms that they are solvent and have no history of failing to meet terms of public service contracts, among other requirements.
Each provider's tax compliance is checked by way of a valid Tax Clearance Certificate, which is required at each payment.
There is full transparency from the Department in terms of providers receiving payments, with details of all payments over €20,000 and the recipients published quarterly at: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-justice-home-affairs-and-migration/collections/department-of-justice-purchase-orders-issued-over-20000-in-value/
All expenditure relating to this service is subject to review by the Comptroller and Auditor General.
478. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to his statement at the Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration on 23 September 2025 that 5,000 individuals in IPAS accommodation have been granted status to remain, and acknowledging the challenges of relocating these individuals amid a national housing crisis, if he will grant a temporary stay on relocating new residents to a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53916/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe State is currently accommodating almost 33,000 people in 319 International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres around the country, over 9,500 of whom are children.
At the moment, approximately 5,000 people in IPAS accommodation have a legal status allowing them to remain in Ireland. This is not a static number of people; approximately 10,000 people with status have moved out of IPAS accommodation since 2022, and just over 3,000 this year to date.
When a person completes their international protection application and receives a positive decision, they have a legal status that allows them to remain in Ireland. This also means they gain access to the full range of housing supports available to all Irish residents, which are not available to people going through the application process.
There is a need for people with status to transition living independently in our communities, improving their integration into our society while also creating space within IPAS accommodation for newer arrivals.
It is essential that IPAS maintains enough accommodation to meet the needs of new applicants, who have a legal entitlement to IPAS accommodation, do not have immediate access to the labour market, and do not have access to standard housing benefits or standard social welfare entitlements.
To help people move from IPAS accommodation to find housing options in the community, IPAS has a team that works in collaboration with DePaul Ireland, the Peter McVerry Trust, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and Local Authorities.
Single people and couples are offered transfer to alternative emergency IPAS accommodation once they have status over six months. In March 2025, 600 families with status over one year were written to, and offered transfer to alternative emergency IPAS accommodation.
While the Department does not comment on individual cases, when making decisions on potential transfers within the IPAS accommodation system, the Department has to make use of the limited capacity available in the best way possible. The accommodation system is very dynamic, with people and families moving into and out of centres each week.
In relation to the property mentioned, the Department commenced a new contract at this property earlier this year and the centre continues to provide accommodation to families seeking international protection in Ireland.
This and all centres with available beds will continue to be considered for resident moves and arrivals.
479. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí who have retired or left the force; and the number of probationary or additional Gardaí assigned to Cork in each of the past five years. [53202/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been provided with the following table by the Garda authorities which outlines the number of Gardaí assigned to Cork County and Cork City Divisions who have resigned and retired in each of the past 5 years. Figures include Voluntary, Compulsory, Cost Neutral Early Retirements, and Ordinary Resignations:
|
Year |
Number |
|
2020 |
16 |
|
2021 |
37 |
|
2022 |
52 |
|
2023 |
43 |
|
2024 |
37 |
|
2025 |
29 |
The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution and stationing of Garda personnel throughout the State under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024.
Significant measures have been made to boost Garda recruitment in recent years including increasing the Garda trainee allowance; increasing the age of entry from 35 to 50; and the mandatory retirement age to 62. So far this year 571 Garda trainees have entered Templemore, and one more intake will enter in November of this year.
I can inform the Deputy that between 2020 and so far in 2025, 180 Probationer Gardaí have been assigned to Garda Divisions in Cork.
In the interest of transparency, An Garda Síochána publishes detailed breakdowns on the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station and rank. This information is updated on a monthly basis. This can be found at the following link:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resources-and-people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strength-breakdown-2025/
To access these figures the Deputy should select the Garda Workforce figures for August and access the file titled “Garda members by Division District Station 2009 to 31 August 2025” for a breakdown of Gardaí by Garda station going back to 2009.
In relation to the number of Probationer Gardaí assigned to a Division from the Garda College, Templemore, the Deputy should use the link provided and select the file titled 'Allocation of Probationer Gardaí by Division and Station 2015 to present'.
Please note that the latest Garda attestation took place on 22 August 2025. I'm informed by An Garda Síochána that Probationer Gardaí remain allocated to the Garda College for one week following attestation. Their Divisional allocations do not take effect during this time, as such for statistical consistency their allocations may not appear in published figures until the following month. They are however, included within the overall available strength of An Garda Síochána once attested.
