Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 June 2026
355. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí trained and deployed in specialist units for cyber-crime and serious and organised crime within Kildare-Carlow Division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48463/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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. The Commissioner is independent in his functions under Section 34 of the Act.
The table below has been provided to me by the Garda authorities and outlines the number of members deployed in cyber-crime and serious and organised crime in the Kildare Carlow Division:
|
D/Supt |
Inspector |
Sergeant |
Garda |
Total: |
|
1 |
3 |
13 |
97 |
114 |
It should be noted that all members of An Garda Síochána can investigate crimes of any nature and many members throughout the country have received specialist training in specific areas of crime investigation.
