Peter Cleere (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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826. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí, by rank, attached to the Garda band, as of 29 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3123/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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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 the Garda Band. As Minister, I have no role in these matters.

As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Band regularly performs at official Garda and State functions. The band is also dedicated to the development of good relations between An Garda Síochána and the community it serves. It achieves this through performance of a varied, entertainment-focused programme, which evolves to suit every audience, event or setting. Many Garda Band concerts serve not only as Garda community relations events, but as essential fundraising opportunities for local communities, sports clubs and charities.

An Garda Síochána have advised that there are currently 24 members allocated to the Garda band. The table below shows the breakdown by rank as of 31 December 2024. This is the latest date for which figures are available.