Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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678. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the annual resource allocation to the Garda National Immigration Bureau; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37870/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Regrettably, this was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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679. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff allocated to the Garda National Immigration Bureau; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37871/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) is a national Bureau that is responsible for the prevention, detection and investigation of illegal immigration. They are responsible for the enforcement of deportation and removal orders. They also provide assistance, advice and support to Immigration Officers located in Garda Divisions around the country. In addition to the members of GNIB, there are Gardaí who are certified Immigration Officers deployed across the country who fulfil immigration functions as the need arises.

The Garda Commissioner has advised me that as of the end of May 2025, the total number of Gardaí attached to the GNIB is 91.

As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the deployment of Garda members throughout the State.