Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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1603.To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí stationed in County Cork, by station and role, in tabular form. [33507/24]

Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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1604.To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide a breakdown of Garda vehicle resources in County Cork, by station, in tabular form. [33508/24]

Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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1608.To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide a breakdown of Garda numbers, by role and station, per county, in tabular form. [33721/24]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1603, 1604 and 1608 together.

The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime, and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy. I was pleased to secure unprecedented funding of over €2.35 billion for this year, a 25% increase since 2020, which is supporting the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff.

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 different Garda units and Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.

While the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for the allocation of Garda resources, I engage regularly with him to ensure our Gardaí have the resources they need. I am informed that when allocating and transferring Garda members to and from any Division, consideration is given to commitments and undertakings outlined in the Annual Policing Plan and priorities as determined in delivering ‘A Policing Service For the Future’.

Coupled with the continued roll-out of the new Operating Model, I am confident that the Commissioner will have the resources and plans in place to continue to deliver on An Garda Síochána's mission of Keeping People Safe.

I understand that the requirements of all Garda Divisions nationwide are also taken into account, which include, but are not limited to:

• Local and national crime trends and workloads;
• Policing arrangements and operational strategies;
• Minimum establishment statistics;
• Local population and trends, geographical area and size;
• Transfer applications, including welfare, personnel issues and concerns.

Pauline Tully (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1605.To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí stationed in the Cavan and Monaghan division in each of the past five years; the rank of each of these Gardaí, the unit in which each of these Gardaí serve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33566/24]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, 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 the distribution of Garda members between the different Garda units and Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.

I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda Síochána is central to this policy. This commitment is demonstrated by the unprecedented provision of over €2.35 billion to the Garda Vote this year, which is allowing for sustained and ongoing recruitment and investment in new equipment and new vehicles.

In addition to new recruits, the rollout of the new Garda Operating Model will support the redeployment of Gardaí from non-core duties to frontline policing across the country. The new model will see larger Divisions with more resources, increased Garda visibility in communities, a wider range of locally delivered policing services, and a strong focus on community policing.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that as of 28 June 2024, the latest date for when figures are available, there was a total of 14,100 Garda members nationwide. This represents an increase of 10% since the end of December 2015.

In the interest of transparency, information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí by Division, District, Station and Rank is publicly available and can be found at the following link:

Rose Conway-Walsh (Mayo, Sinn Fein)
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1606.To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations in County Mayo; the total number of gardaí since 2006, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33666/24]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, 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 the distribution of Garda members between the different Garda units and Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.

The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy. I was pleased to secure unprecedented funding of over €2.35 billion for this year, a 25% increase since 2020 which is supporting the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff.

While the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for the allocation of Garda resources, I engage regularly with him to ensure our Gardaí have the resources they need. I am informed that when allocating and transferring Garda members to and from any Division, consideration is given to commitments and undertakings outlined in the Annual Policing Plan and priorities as determined in delivering ‘A Policing Service for The Future’.

I understand that the requirements of all Garda Divisions nationwide are also taken into account, which include:

• Local and national crime trends and workloads;
• Policing arrangements and operational strategies;
• Minimum establishment statistics;
• Local population and trends, geographical area and size;
• Transfer applications, including welfare, personnel issues and concerns.