Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 December 2025
119. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of recruits he expects to graduate at the next passing out ceremony in the Garda College in Templemore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68305/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra133. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when the next passing out ceremony will take place in the Garda College in Templemore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68304/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 119 and 133 together.
Getting more Gardaí on our streets to prevent and detect crime is my first priority as Minister for Justice, Home Affairs, and Migration. This Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs, with Budget 2026 providing unprecedented funding of €2.59 billion to support recruitment and staffing.
At the end of October, the total Garda personnel strength stood at over 18,000, which included 14,290 Garda Members, 3,487 Staff, and 291 Reserves. I will continue to support An Garda Síochána to increase this number further so that we can see more Gardaí assigned all across the country.
170 Garda recruits entered Templemore on 9 June 2025 as part of Intake 252. Intake 252 are expected to pass out of Templemore in February 2026.
