Donna McGettigan
Ceist:601. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí, by rank attached to Garda Band as of 29 June 2026, in tabular form. [51709/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 7 July 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, including all matters relating to the recruitment, training and appointment of its members. This responsibility extends to the Garda Band.
The Garda Band regularly performs at official Garda and State functions. The band is also dedicated to the development of good relations between An Garda Síochána and the community it serves. It achieves this through performance of a varied, entertainment-focused programme, which evolves to suit every audience, event or setting. Many Garda Band concerts serve not only as Garda community relations events, but as essential fundraising opportunities for local communities, sports clubs and charities.
An Garda Síochána have advised that there are currently 17 members allocated to the Garda Band. The table below shows the breakdown by rank as of 29 June 2026.
|
Rank |
Number |
|
Garda |
16 |
|
Inspector |
1 |