Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2026
804. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number or Gardaí per head of population for each of the years 2014, 2019, 2024 and 2026 in County Clare, in a tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15135/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra805. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardai allocated to the Shannon Garda Station for each of the years 2014, 2019, 2024 and 2026, in a tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15136/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 804 and 805 together.
An Garda Síochána publishes information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí nationally. This includes a breakdown of Gardaí assigned by Garda Stations from 2009 to the end of December 2025, the latest date for which figures are available. 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 most recently available date and then select the file titled ‘Garda Members by Division District Station to the most recent date" to access a breakdown of Garda members assigned by station.
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 Gardaí throughout the State.
The Deputy should note that An Garda Síochána is not structured or aligned operationally to county boundaries and, as a result, figures by county are not available. I am also informed that when allocating Gardaí to and from any Division or station, consideration is given to commitments and undertakings outlined in the Annual Service 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;
• Minimum establishment statistics;
• Local population and trends, geographical area and size;
• Transfer applications, including welfare, personnel issues and concerns.
