Noel McCarthy (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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170. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of An Garda Síochána personnel currently serving in the Fermoy and Midleton districts in County Cork, by rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24850/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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The Programme for Government commits to recruiting 5,000 Gardaí over five years. The Garda workforce is currently at its highest ever level, at almost 18,000 people, comprising 14,146 members, 3,502 staff and 318 reserves.

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.