Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I recognise the value in having a visible Garda presence in communities. I am sure that is something that the Deputy and her constituents are seeking in Carlow as well. In the last budget, we provided funding for the recruitment of 800 additional gardaí. There is a recruitment campaign currently under way. The allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, but it is absolutely the Deputy’s right to make the case to the Commissioner as to why Carlow should be getting a greater allocation of gardaí, and in particular, gardaí who are graduating from Templemore.

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