Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 November 2025
437. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if any Garda members who were initially due to be allocated to the South Tipperary division in 2025 were reallocated elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67154/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy.
The Garda Vote in Budget 2026 saw unprecedented funding of over €2.59 billion for this year, a 33% increase since 2021, which is supporting continued recruitment into An Garda Síochána.
While the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for the allocation of Garda resources and for the recruitment and training of Garda personnel, I continue to engage regularly with him to ensure our Gardaí have the resources they need.
I have been advised by the Garda authorities there was no re-allocation of probationers from the Clare/Tipperary Division.
The allocation of each Intake of newly attested probationer Gardaí and the associated consequential transfer of existing personnel is considered by the Commissioner in the context of the overall operational needs and policing priorities of the organisation, whilst also having regard to the resourcing requirements of each Garda Division.
I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that when allocating and transferring Gardaí to and from any Division, consideration is given to commitments and undertakings outlined in the Annual Policing Plan. The requirements of all Garda Divisions nationwide are also taken into account, which include:
• Local and national crime trends and workloads
• Policing arrangements and operational strategies
• Local population and trends, geographical area and size
• Transfer applications, including welfare, personnel issues and concerns.
