Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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481. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí, by rank attached to each divisional public service vehicle inspectors as of 20 February 2023. [9586/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.

I am however assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review. I am advised that this is considered in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure the optimum use of these resources.

To be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and have been advised that the table below outlines the number of Public Service Vehicle Inspectors, by rank in each Garda Division as of 22 February 2023.