Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2026
832. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to the Garda National Crime and Security Intelligence Service, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9986/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy’s question seeks detailed information regarding the Garda National Crime and Security Intelligence Service.
The Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024 sets out the functions of An Garda Síochána, which include the provision of security services for the State. The GNCSIS carries out a range of activities including the identification of security threats, the implementation of necessary security mitigation measures and the provision of advice to the Government on security threats.
Under the Act, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including the assignment of Garda personnel throughout the State. This responsibility is inclusive of specialist units within the organisation, such as the National Crime and Security Intelligence Service. As Minister, I have no role in these independent, operational functions.
The Deputy will appreciate that for security and operational reasons it is not the practice to comment on the numbers deployed or the means used by An Garda Siochana to safeguard the security of the State. However, I am aware that the Garda Commissioner keeps the allocation of resources under continued review and he is acutely aware of the developments in relation to the security environment.
