Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 March 2026
195. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 31 of 19 March 2026, the number of community Gardaí in County Roscommon (details supplied) [22652/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs of 31 January 2026, 607 Garda members were assigned to Community Policing Teams nationwide.
There were 22 Community Gardaí assigned to the Mayo / Roscommon / Longford Division. This is an increase of two since the end of 2024.
Five Community Gardaí were assigned to the Roscommon Community Engagement Area as of 31 January 2026, the latest date for which figures are available.
Community Gardaí play a pivotal role in building trust between Gardaí and the public, through visible, responsive policing and open dialogue in neighbourhoods, schools and diverse community groups. It is through this engagement that communities and Gardaí work together to prevent crime and strengthen local resilience.
Community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána and all Gardaí have a role to play in community policing in the course of carrying out their duties.
