Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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249. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 91 of 28 February 2024, if she has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities to have this PQ answered. [13339/24]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately, the information was not received in time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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250. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí, by rank, attached to the Garda band as of 14 March 2024. [13340/24]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including all matters relating to the recruitment, training and appointment of its members. This responsibility extends to members of the Garda Band. As Minister, I have no role in these matters.

I have been advised by the Garda authorities that, as of 14 March 2024, there are 25 Garda members attached to the Garda band at the ranks of Inspectors and Gardaí.