Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

In 2009, Meath had a population of 180,000 and had 315 gardaí. In 2024, the county has a population greater than 220,000 and has 306 gardaí. It has had an increase in population of over 40,000 and a reduction of nine in the number of gardaí. We have had record resignations from An Garda Síochána and missed recruitment targets every year, including post Covid. Under Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, we have cemented Meath's position as the county with the lowest number of gardaí per population. Does the Tánaiste accept that is an abject failure?

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