Written answers
Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Department of Justice and Equality
An Garda Síochána
Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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514. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí, by rank, attached to the Meath serious crime hub. [5475/25]
Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that, as of 31 January 2025, there were 22 Garda members of Detective Garda and Detective Sergeant rank attached to the Meath Serious Crime Hub.
I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that personnel assigned throughout the country, together with overall policing arrangements and operational strategies, are continually monitored and reviewed. This ensures that optimum use is made of resources and the best possible policing service is provided to the public.
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