Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2026
1328. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of gardaí recruited to work in County Mayo in each of the past ten years; and the number of gardaí who have left the force in County Mayo in each of those years, in tabular form. [42018/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn Garda Síochána publishes information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí nationally, including a breakdown of Garda divisions and stations nationwide. Historical data on the allocation of of Gardaí and probationer Gardaí from 2015 - 2025 can be found here:
(www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resources-and-people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strength-breakdown-2025/garda-strength-breakdown-2025.html ).
The Deputy should select December 2025 and then select the filed titled 'Allocation of Probationer Gardai" and "Garda Member by Division District Station" to access the relevant data.
Data for 2026 can be found here:
(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).
The Deputy should select the relevant month and then select the relevant file.
It should be noted that the Mayo Division was amalgamated with Roscommon/Longford Division under the new Operating Model in 2022.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that 39 probationers were assigned to stations in Mayo since 2015, which includes one probationer who was assigned in February 2026. The allocation of each intake of newly attested probationer Gardaí is considered by the Commissioner in the context of the overall operational needs and policing priorities of the organisation, whilst also having regard to the resourcing requirements of each Garda Division. It is also important to note that the allocation of Probationer Gardaí is one part of the overall picture. Another part is the transfer of serving Gardaí to their preferred location which is facilitated by the attestation and allocation of a Probationer Gardaí.
I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that, when allocating and transferring Gardaí to and from any Division, consideration is given to commitments and undertakings outlined in the Annual Policing 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
• Local population and trends, geographical area and size
• Transfer applications, including welfare, personnel issues and concerns.
Newly attested Gardaí are allocated to specially designated training stations which have the required training and development structures and resources in place, including trained Garda tutors and access to a permanently appointed supervisory Sergeant who is thoroughly familiar with their responsibilities under the training programme.
The table below has been provided to me by the Garda authorities and outlines the number of retirements and resignations in Mayo from 2016 to March 2026:
|
Year |
No. of Retirements/Resignations |
|
2026 |
5 |
|
2025 |
12 |
|
2024 |
15 |
|
2023 |
19 |
|
2022 |
15 |
|
2021 |
16 |
|
2020 |
21 |
|
2019 |
5 |
|
2018 |
10 |
|
2017 |
12 |
|
2016 |
9 |
|
Total |
139 |
