Seán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail)
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48. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the Government is on course to meet its recruitment target of 1,000 gardaí in 2023. [7515/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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At the outset I would like to assure the Deputy that we remain committed to the target of 1,000 new recruits in 2023. My Department and I regularly engage with the Garda Commissioner to ensure he has the necessary resources to deliver on this level of recruitment. 

With momentum building through the coming year, including the launch of a new recruitment competition planned before Easter, the Commissioner and his team have assured me that the target to recruit 1,000 new Gardaí in 2023 will be achieved this year.

I take great confidence in the level of interest shown in the latest Garda recruitment campaign despite a very competitive job market. This is a testament to the enduring popularity of a career with An Garda Síochána. I also take confidence knowing that a further recruitment campaign, which will be launched in the coming months, will ensure a pipeline of suitable candidates.

It is clear from the response to last year's competition that, despite intense competition in the employment market, a career in An Garda Síochána is attractive to a large number of people and it is equally clear from the 2022 Garda Culture Audit that Gardaí have high levels of job satisfaction, notwithstanding the risks and challenges associated with their role.

Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael)
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49. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the work of youth diversion programmes within Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7269/23]

Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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53. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on the rollout of the youth diversion programmes in Cork South West. [7511/23]

Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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74. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the youth diversion programmes in place in County Cavan and if they will be rolled out across the county. [7509/23]

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 49, 53 and 74 together.

It has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed.

I will write to the Deputies directly when the information is to hand.