Aidan Farrelly
Ceist:708. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of divisional asset profilers in each Garda division as of 5 December 2025, in tabular form. [71696/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn Garda Síochána
Ceisteanna (708)
Freagraí scríofa
Divisional Asset Profilers are trained by the Criminal Assets Bureau, and tasked with continuously providing a criminal asset profiling service in each Garda Division; they cover every Garda Division, and have first-hand knowledge of criminality in their geographic locations.
The Divisional Asset Profiler Network provides the Bureau with an increased reach to all areas throughout the country.
I have been advised that the total number of Divisional Asset Profilers currently stands at 424.
The breakdown per Division is outlined in the table below.
|
Division |
Number of Active Profilers (per Division) |
|
Clare/ Tipperary |
13 |
|
Cork City |
11 |
|
Cork County |
17 |
|
DMR East |
20 |
|
DMR North |
20 |
|
DMR North Central |
19 |
|
DMR South |
24 |
|
DMR South Central |
12 |
|
DMR West |
21 |
|
Donegal |
11 |
|
Galway |
13 |
|
Kerry |
9 |
|
Kildare |
13 |
|
Laois/ Offaly |
8 |
|
Limerick |
14 |
|
Louth/ Cavan/ Monaghan |
28 |
|
Mayo/ Roscommon/ Longford |
22 |
|
Meath/ Westmeath |
19 |
|
Sligo/ Leitrim |
9 |
|
Waterford/ Kilkenny/ Carlow |
19 |
|
Wexford/ Wicklow |
15 |
|
Various National Units |
87 |
|
TOTAL |
424 |
An Garda Síochána
Ceisteanna (709)
Aidan Farrelly
Ceist:709. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda driver instructor courses that were held at either Garda headquarters or Garda Training College in each of the years of 2023 to date in 2025, in tabular form. [71699/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
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. This includes the recruitment, training and appointment of Gardaí and the continuing professional development of Gardaí. The Commissioner is independent in his functions under Section 34 of the Act and I, as Minister, have no role in these matters.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that driver instructor courses only take place in the Garda College. Therefore there were no courses held in Garda Headquarters.
An Garda Síochána have provided the table below which shows the number of Garda driver instructor courses that were held at the Garda College in each of the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025.
|
Course Type |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
|
Competency Based Driving Level 4 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
|
Competency Based Driving Level 4 Reassessment |
0 |
3 |
1 |
|
Competency Based Driving Level 5 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
|
Competency Based Driving Level 5 Reassessment |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
Motorcycle Instructor Course |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
Total |
0 |
9 |
5 |
An Garda Síochána
Ceisteanna (710)
Aidan Farrelly
Ceist:710. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of vehicles that were crushed due to the registered owner failing to collect their vehicle at a vehicle recovery pound after being seized by Gardaí within specific allocation time in 2023 to date in 2025, by year, in tabular form. [71700/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
An Garda Síochána
Ceisteanna (711)
Paul Donnelly
Ceist:711. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 699 of 12 November 2025, if he has received the necessary information from Garda Authorities in order for this PQ to be answered. [71761/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I have again requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
An Garda Síochána
Ceisteanna (712)
Paul Donnelly
Ceist:712. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of advanced Garda motorcycle riders that are based in each Garda Division, within DMR Region. [71763/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
An Garda Síochána have provided the following breakdown of operational advanced Garda motorcycle riders and have advised that this number reflects the advanced Garda Motorcyclists who are currently active in Roads Policing units within the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR).
|
DMR Division |
Number Advance Motorcycle Riders |
|
DMR Roads Policing Dublin Castle |
35 |
|
DMR North Central |
4 |
|
DMR South Central |
2 |
|
DMR North |
1 |
|
DMR South |
0 |
|
DMR West |
0 |
|
DMR East |
1 |
|
Total |
43 |
It should be noted that policing for an area is delivered using all resources within each Community Engagement area and are supported by Divisional resources and units. Employing this model of policing allows An Garda Síochána to distribute and allocate resources as required across Divisions.
An Garda Síochána
Ceisteanna (713)
Paul Donnelly
Ceist:713. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the Garda authorities expect to receive the new helicopters and aircraft for Garda Air Support Unit before the end of 2025; and if not, when the new aircrafts will be received. [71764/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Air Support Unit is a national unit based at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin.
There are currently two helicopters attached to the Garda aircraft fleet, a Eurocopter EC135 T2 and a EC135 T2+ which were delivered in 2001 and 2007 respectively.
The Government is investing over €50m in new state of the art aircraft to the Garda Air Support Unit. As part of this investment, An Garda Síochána has, this week, taken delivery of a new fixed wing aircraft. The aircraft will be operational in the first half of 2026.
The Garda Air Support Unit continue to liaise with the manufacturer in respect of the rotary aircraft with the first new helicopter due to be delivered in Q1 2026 and a further new helicopter in late 2026.
The Garda Air Support Unit is under the direction and control of Assistant Commissioner, Organised and Serious Crime, and the operational control of Detective Chief Superintendent, Operational Support Services. It provides a 24-hour proactive and reactive service in support of operational Gardaí on the ground and specialist units.
Departmental Legal Cases
Ceisteanna (714)
James Geoghegan
Ceist:714. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of legal cases which have been issued against him in 2021 to date in 2025, by year, where the question of age verification in the context of international protection has been an issue germane to the legal proceedings; the type of proceedings issued, the reliefs made, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71859/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The specific type of data relating to judicial reviews cases in which the question of age verification has been raised is not recorded in departmental records in a manner that can be readily extracted.
Judicial reviews cases concerning potential, or actual, unaccompanied minors may involve issues in addition to age verification. This may result in the proceedings being comprised of multiple claims, respondents and requested reliefs.
The manual examination of a large number of departmental files would be required to ensure that a comprehensive answer to the range of questions raised by the Deputy could be provided. My Department is engaging with the Chief State Solicitor's Office with a view to determining whether their record systems can more readily provide the information requested and I will be in further contact with the Deputy when they have responded.
Courts Service
Ceisteanna (715)
Ged Nash
Ceist:715. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider introducing a scheme to allow the Courts Service to provide reasonable expenses to cover the cost of travel for citizens selected for jury duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71931/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
My Department is currently undertaking a review of jury service, which is informed by research on the topic including the Law Reform Commission’s Report on Jury Service, submissions made by stakeholders including the Bar Council and Law Society, as well as legislative and policy developments in related areas over the past number of years.
All aspects of jury reform, including the issues raised by the Deputy, will be considered as part of this process.
Immigration Policy
Ceisteanna (716)
John McGuinness
Ceist:716. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current status of the immigrant investor programme; the number of qualified applications and investors; the indicative timeline for final approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71939/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As the Deputy will be aware, the Government agreed to close the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) to any further project proposals.
The IIP is fundamentally a programme for investors, not for projects or funds. The investor is the primary applicant and makes an application for an immigration permission and nominates a proposed project as part of that application.
At present there are about 1,400 investor applications on hand being processed. Many previously approved project proposals have not completed their full quota of investment yet. My Department continues to receive and process associated investor applications until such a time as all project proposals are completed.
Whilst my Department is no longer receiving new project proposals for consideration, at the time of the closure there were a significant number of project proposals submitted. As of December 2025, approximately 90 project proposals are awaiting consideration and decision.
I anticipate all project proposals will receive a decision in 2026 which will then enable remaining investor applications to be processed to completion.
An Garda Síochána
Ceisteanna (717)
Barry Heneghan
Ceist:717. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the trend in reported burglary activity across the Coolock, Raheny, Howth and Clontarf Garda districts including any notable increases or decreases compared with 2022 to 2024, to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71946/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics.
The CSO produces these statistics using data recorded on An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system and makes regular releases in relation to various crime statistics. The most recent statistics were released on 24 September 2025, providing statistics for Recorded Crime for Quarter 2, 2025.
Recorded crime statistics are published by the CSO for Burglary and Related Offences at Garda Station level, including Coolock, Raheny, Howth and Clontarf, annually for the 2003 to 2024 period:
www.data.cso.ie/table/CJA07
Recorded crime statistics are also published by the CSO for Burglary and Related Offences at Garda Division level (including DMR North) quarterly for the Q1 2003 to Q2 2025 period:
www.data.cso.ie/table/CJQ06
The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the operational policing response to burglary and the Deputy may be aware that Operation Thor is the Garda national response to burglary.
It is worth noting the strong progress made since Operation Thor was launched in 2015. There has been a 75% reduction in residential burglaries nationwide.
An Garda Síochána launched the Winter Phase (2025/2026) of Operation Thor on 1 October 2025.
Under Operation Thor, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) co-ordinates and supports local Gardaí by actively targeting organised crime gangs and repeat offenders, particularly those involved in burglaries, through enforcement activity based on intelligence and the latest crime trends.
Gardaí conduct high-visibility patrols and check-points at specific times of day in known ‘hot-spots’ to reduce the movement of burglars, gathering intelligence on known offenders and regularly communicating with those in the community about crime prevention measures.
Stardust Fire
Ceisteanna (718)
Barry Heneghan
Ceist:718. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the stage reached in the preparation of the Stardust redress scheme; the remaining steps before proposals are brought to Government for approval; the indicative timeline for the commencement of payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71949/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Following engagement with legal representatives of the families of the victims of the Stardust fire, the Government, in August 2024, approved a two-phased approach to redress arrangements. Phase one of the redress, for the families of the 48 victims of the fire, was recently completed.
In line with the Government's 2024 decision, work to develop phase two proposals, concerning survivors of the fire, continues to be advanced by my Department. This assessment will, in developing an appropriate mechanism, consider the compensation awards made by the Stardust Victims’ Compensation Tribunal established in 1985.
This assessment is at an advanced stage and I look forward to bringing proposals to Government for consideration, following which the Department will make the necessary arrangements for implementation. Those arrangements will include the provision of additional information, including timelines, for survivors on this important matter.
Prison Service
Ceisteanna (719)
Paul Lawless
Ceist:719. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of prisoners who were granted temporary release in each of the past five years; of those, the number who committed a criminal offence while on temporary release; the breakdown of such offences by category for example, violent, property and drug-related; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71952/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I can assure the Deputy that this Government remains focused on reducing re-offending, including by diverting people, where appropriate, from the criminal justice system and ensuring the underlying causes of offending behaviour are addressed.
The number of prisoners who have been granted temporary release over the period 2021 to-date in 2025 is outlined in the table below. The Irish Prison Service (IPS) uses temporary release to support the reintegration of prisoners back into their communities following a period of imprisonment. All applications for temporary release are assessed on a case-by-case basis in respect of all relevant information available and the safety of the public is paramount when decisions on temporary release are made.
The duration of temporary release can range from a few days at the end of a sentence to weeks. Before a final determination is made to grant temporary release, a number of factors are considered including inter alia:
the nature and gravity of the offence to which the sentence being served by the person relates
the potential threat to the safety and security of the public should the person be released
the risk that the person might commit an offence during any period of temporary release
the risk of the person failing to comply with any of the conditions of temporary release
any report or recommendation made by the Governor, An Garda Síochána or the Probation Service.
All temporary releases are subject to a number of stringent conditions. Any person who breaches their conditions may be arrested and returned to prison immediately by the Gardaí, or they may be refused a further period of temporary release.
|
- |
Total |
|
2025 (to date) |
3,239 |
|
2024 |
3,726 |
|
2023 |
3,108 |
|
2022 |
2,316 |
|
2021 |
2,150 |
I am advised by An Garda Síochána that the information requested by the Deputy regarding those who have committed a criminal offence while on temporary release is not available in the format requested.
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) regularly publishes detailed statistical information on both prison and probation re-offending rates. The latest CSO study of one and three year prison reoffending rates, can be found in the Prison Re-offending Statistics 2022 report published on www.cso.ie in September 2025. The prison re-offending statistics measure the level of recorded re-offending by offenders who have been released from prison after having served a custodial sentence. One-year prison re-offending rates for individuals released in 2022 indicate that 44% re-offended within a year after being released from custody, a rise of 2%. The highest rate of reoffending was amongst those who had been convicted of public order offences or theft. Overall, there has been a reduction in one-year prison re-offending of 6% since 2012.
Probation Reoffending Statistics for 2020, which were published in November 2024, showed that just over one-quarter (27%) of offenders who received a probation order in 2020 re-offended within a year, a rise of 2% when compared with the equivalent rate for 2019 (25%). This was the second lowest annual re-offending rate measured since 2008, when the first estimates of probation re-offending were calculated. The increase was mostly due to a rise in the re-offending of people who received probation for offences relating to controlled drug (23%) or road traffic (22%) related offences.
While there are no quick fixes for reducing reoffending, evidence shows that different targeted interventions are needed. This can be seen in the Review of Policy Options for Prison and Penal Reform, which included increasing the use of alternatives to custodial sanctions where appropriate, and the recommendations of the High-Level Taskforce to consider the mental health and addiction challenges of those who come into contact with the criminal justice sector.
Education and training is available in all prisons, from basic literacy and numeracy education up to third level qualifications. Work Training in prisons also provides a range of purposeful activities in areas such as catering, laundry, industrial cleaning and industrial skills. Further, the Prison Education Taskforce aims to ensure greater alignment between prison education and work training and the tertiary education system to support people in prison to have education and training opportunities while in custody that support their rehabilitation and access to employment post-release.
Through integrated sentence management the IPS assists people in prison during their sentence and to plan for their release by identifying and sourcing appropriate supports to address risks of reoffending and needs. The IPS works with Tosú to provide two main operational services, the ‘Gaining Access to Training and Employment’ Service and the Resettlement Service. The IPS website www.irishprisons.ie/prisoner-services/reintegration/ may be of interest to the Deputy in this regard.
Many of the supports offered to offenders post-release are made available by state agencies and Departments external to the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and often mirror those available to the general public. The Deputy may wish to direct queries regarding particular supports and services to the Departments' responsible for these services.
Budget 2026 provides an 11% increase in funding for the Probation Service, allowing for the recruitment of 100 additional staff. This additional funding will also be used to increase the use of supervised community sanctions in the criminal courts, expand restorative justice services, and expand supervised temporary release schemes nationally.
Immigration Status
Ceisteanna (720)
Sorca Clarke
Ceist:720. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of an application (details supplied) for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72017/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The naturalisation application referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department.
While I recognise that extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants, I want to assure those who have submitted an application for naturalisation that the Citizenship Division of my Department is doing everything possible to progress applications as quickly as possible.
It is important to note, however, that no two naturalisation applications are the same and some take longer than others to process. Given the importance of citizenship, robust and comprehensive checks must take place on each application. Unfortunately, some checks, including international checks, can take a considerable amount of time and are largely outside the control of the Immigration Service.
For that reason, while I expect that, going forward, most applicants will receive a decision within one year, this timeframe cannot be guaranteed in respect of applications made in any specific year.
Citizenship Division has taken a significant number of steps to improve the process for applicants. These include the introduction of an online digital application system, online payments, and eVetting. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that these measures are contributing to reduced processing times.
Applicants can now directly check the status of their immigration application on the Immigration Service’s Customer Service Portal. They can register for, or log in to their existing account, at: www.portal.irishimmigration.ie/en/ .
As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process.
Immigration Status
Ceisteanna (721)
Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:721. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the plans to reduce fees for applications for naturalisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72020/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The fees to be paid by an applicant for a certificate of naturalisation are governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 569 of 2011).
Currently, there is an application fee of €175 and a certification fee of €950 following a positive decision being reached on the naturalisation application.
A reduced certification fee of €200 applies in the case of an application made on behalf of a minor or in certain cases where the application is made by a widow, widower, or surviving civil partner of an Irish citizen.
The State has not increased the fees for naturalisation applications since 2011.
Last month Minister O'Callaghan and I secured government approval to introduce new policies and legislative changes to strengthen Ireland’s migration and asylum system to ensure it is rules-based, efficient and more aligned with EU Member States. As part of this work naturalisation fees will be reviewed in the context of ongoing work to modernise the system and respond to the increased volume of applications being received.
Visa Applications
Ceisteanna (722)
Sean Fleming
Ceist:722. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding visa processing times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72030/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I can advise the Deputy that the Join Family visa application referred to was created on 21 August 2025. Supporting documentation was received in the Canberra office on 28 August 2025. The application was received in the Dublin Visa Office on 15 September 2025 where it awaits examination and processing.
My Department's business target for join family visa applications is 12 months. It must be made clear that these are business targets for the immigration service and some applications can take longer than others. The business target reflects the detailed and often complex assessment that is required to be carried out in relation to applications for family reunification.
While I acknowledge the personal difficulties an applicant might be experiencing; it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on date order of receipt.
While every effort is made to process applications as soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the volume and complexity of applications, the possible need for the Immigration Service Delivery function of my Department to investigate, inquire into, or seek further information, and the resources available.
The current processing times for Dublin visa decisions is available here: www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/ .
The date published on the website is the oldest date of application currently being processed under a given category. However, it should be noted that the Visa team continue to process and make decisions on applications received after the published processing date. If a particular application takes longer to consider this may result in the published processing date remaining unchanged. I can assure you that this does not indicate the processing of these applications has halted overall.
I am acutely aware that join family applications are very important for the people impacted. I understand that people are eager to have their families join them in Ireland, and I am committed to improving the service my Department provides.
The person concerned can now directly check the status of their visa application on the Immigration Service’s Customer Service Portal. They can register for, or log in to their existing account, at: www.portal.irishimmigration.ie/en/
As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process.
Departmental Contracts
Ceisteanna (723)
Eoghan Kenny
Ceist:723. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount his Department has spent on translation services from a company (details supplied) for the years 2020 to 2025 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72072/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I can confirm that my Department does not have any records of payments made to the supplier referenced between 2020 to 2025.
Departmental Bodies
Ceisteanna (724)
Paul Murphy
Ceist:724. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 318 of 25 September 2025, to clarify the way in which the Chief State Solicitors Office has engaged with the solicitor of an individual, as the individual's solicitors have confirmed they have had no contact with the Chief State Solicitors Office; and if he will provide an update on the progress of an ex-gratia payment to the person in question. [72079/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I am informed that the Chief State Solicitor’s Office has engaged both by telephone and in writing with the legal representative of the individual referenced regarding the matters referred, most recently by letter dated 3 December 2025.
An Garda Síochána
Ceisteanna (725)
Thomas Gould
Ceist:725. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Gardaí have coded offences under the Control of Horses Act 1996. [72088/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Under the Policing, Security, and Community Safety Act 2024 the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for all operational policing matters, including the management and administration of the PULSE system.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the following offence codes under the Control of Horses Act 1996 exist in PULSE.
|
Offence Code |
Offence |
|
A6516 |
Failure To Obey Garda Direction/Comply With Notice Etc. |
|
A7209 |
Wilfully Permit a Horse to Pose Danger/ Injury etc. |
|
A7236 |
Animals Cruelty To Contrary to Section 1 Protection of Animals Act, 1911, as amended by Protection of Animals Act, 1965 and Section 48 of the Control of Horses Act, 1996 |
|
A72A05 |
Keep Horse Without a Licence in Control Area – Owner (Control of Horses) |
|
A72A06 |
Keep Horse Without a Licence in Control Area – Other Person (Control of Horses) |
|
A72A09 |
Permit Horse to Pose Danger/Injure/Damage Person or Property |
|
A72A16 |
Fail to Produce Horse Licence Within 10 Days (Control of Horses) |
|
A72A65 |
Obstruction of Authorised Person/Garda Member (Control of Horses) |
|
A72A75 |
Have/Keep/Ride/Drive a Horse in Prohibited Area |
An Garda Síochána
Ceisteanna (726, 727)
Thomas Gould
Ceist:726. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda stations in Cork open during the hours of 9pm and 9am. [72089/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThomas Gould
Ceist:727. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the opening hours of each of the Garda stations in the Cork city and county divisions, in tabular form. [72090/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 726 and 727 together.
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 all operational policing matters. This includes all decisions related to the opening hours of individual Garda stations.
The opening hours of individual Garda Stations including those in Cork City Division and Cork County Division are publicly available on the Garda Station Directory, which can be found at the following link: www.garda.ie/en/contact-us/station-directory/.