Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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390. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number, in tabular form, of gardaí in total, and of each rank, based in County Monaghan currently, and for the end of each year 2009-2022, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53482/23]

Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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391. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda and the stations that were operational in each Garda station in County Monaghan for each year 2009-2023 inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53483/23]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 390 and 391 together.

The unprecedented allocation of over €2.3 billion to An Garda Síochána for 2024 demonstrates the Government's commitment to ensuring Gardaí have provision for the equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and personnel it needs to carry out vital policing work. This includes funding for up to 900 new Gardaí and a 66 per cent increase in the Garda training allowance to €305.

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 the distribution of Garda members between the various Garda stations. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.

I am however assured by the Garda Commissioner that this distribution is kept under review in light of emerging crime trends and policing needs.

As the Deputy is aware, Carrickmacross and Monaghan Garda districts are located within the Cavan/Monaghan division. I am advised that at the end of October 2023 there were 370 Garda members assigned to Cavan/Monaghan Division which represents an increase of over 16% since the end of December 2015. As of the same date there were 59 Garda staff assigned to the Division.

The table below, which was provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of Garda members by rank assigned to Carrickmacross and Monaghan Garda districts on the 31 October 2023, the latest date for when figures are available. Please note that this information is operational and may be subject to change.

I am further advised that the attached table sets out the number of Garda members assigned to Cavan/Monaghan Division by station from 2009 to the end of October 2023, the latest date for when figures are available. Please note that this information is operational and may be subject to change.

Further detailed information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí by Division and Station can be found at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/bd777-an-garda-siochana-your-police-service-some-facts-and-figures/