Peter Cleere (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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330. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí in counties Carlow and Kilkenny, respectively in 2022, 2023 and 2024. [8850/25]

Peter Cleere (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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331. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí attached to each Garda station in Kilkenny and Carlow, by rank; the opening hours of each of those stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8851/25]

Peter Cleere (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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332. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current opening hours of Graiguenamanagh Garda station; the number of Gardaí attached to the station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8856/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 330 to 332, inclusive, together.

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. The Commissioner is also responsible for all decisions related to the opening hours of individual Garda stations. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.

While the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for the allocation of Garda resources, I look forward to engaging 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.

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.