Máire Devine (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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1536. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda crime prevention officers based in each division within the Dublin region in the years of 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [18964/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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While all members of An Garda Síochána promote crime prevention and reduction, Crime Prevention Officers (CPOs) are specifically trained to carry out the role. CPOs encourage, promote, guide and advise on crime prevention to both the private and business community.

There is a Crime Prevention Officer attached to each Garda Division. There are currently 37 Crime Prevention Officers in the country, including one in each of the 6 divisions in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR). These figures are correct as of 5 March 2025.

Information in relation to Crime Prevention Officer's is publicly available on the Garda.ie website and can be found at the following link: .

Máire Devine (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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1537. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of marked and unmarked Garda cars and vans attached to the Garda dog unit as of 5 February 2025. [18965/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the allocation of additional resources for specialist units within An Garda Síochána, including the Garda dog unit, is reviewed on a continual basis. The purchase and allocation of vehicles is made on the basis of identified operational demands and the availability of resources.

The table below has been provided to me by the Garda authorities and outlines the number of marked and unmarked Garda cars and vans attached to the Garda dog unit as of 28 February 2025, the latest date for when figures are available. Information supplied is operational and subject to change.

Máire Devine (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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1538. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of competitions held in 2024 for Garda personnel to apply to join Garda divisional road policing units. [18966/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I have been informed by the Garda authorities that one competition was held in 2024 for Garda members at Sergeant and Garda rank to join Garda Divisional Road Policing Units in the Eastern, Southern and North Western Regions.