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Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Department of Justice and Equality

An Garda Síochána

Photo of Malcolm ByrneMalcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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1004. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí assigned to Rosslare Europort at year end for each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1348/25]

Photo of Helen McEnteeHelen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, under Section 33 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution and stationing of the Garda Síochána throughout the State. As Minister I have no role in these independent functions.

The Government is committed to providing An Garda Síochána with the resources it needs to fight crime, and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy. The allocation for An Garda Síochána now stands at €2.48 billion, and has increased by 27% since 2020. This funding will support the recruitment of new Garda members, Garda staff and Garda Reserves, and reflects the Government’s commitment to supporting all parts of the organisation.

As of the end of December 2024 there were 14,191 Garda members assigned across the country. This represents an increase of almost 11% since 2015, when there were 12,816 Gardaí throughout the country.

A number of actions have been taken to support increased recruitment. We have increased the age of entry from 35 to 50 and most recently increased the training allowance to €354, representing an increase of over 92% in the last 12 months.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that a distribution model is used which takes into account all relevant factors including population, crime trends and the policing needs of each individual Division.

I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that personnel assigned throughout the country, together with the overall policing arrangements and operational strategies are continually monitored and reviewed. Such monitoring ensures that optimum use is made of resources and the best possible policing service is provided to the general public.

In the interest of transparency, the number of Garda members nationwide at the end of December 2009 up to 31 October 2024, the latest date available for figures, broken down by Division, District and Station are published on my Department's website.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as of 31 October 2024, the number of Garda members assigned to Rosslare Harbour in each year from 2020 are as follows:

Station 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
ROSSLARE HARBOUR 11 11 11 11 11
Please be advised that these figures are operational and may be subject to change.

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