Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Ceist:850. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of detective inspector posts filled within Kildare-Carlow division. [30432/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 28 April 2026
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Freagraí 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, which includes the distribution and stationing of Garda personnel throughout the State.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are 49 Garda members of all ranks appointed as detectives, which includes two detectives at Inspector rank, in the Kildare/Carlow division as of the end of February 2026, the latest date for which figures are available.
An Garda Síochána publishes information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí nationally. The data for 2026 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-2026/garda-strength-breakdown-2026.html
Information for previous years 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/december-2025.html