Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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1954. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will publish the interim report of the Garda Recruitment and Training Capacity Group; the date on which the full report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41223/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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The Programme for Government commits to examining a range of further measures to grow Garda numbers, including funding the recruitment of 5,000 members over the next five years, supporting and expanding the Garda Training College in Templemore, and widening the talent pool applying to join An Garda Síochána.

The Recruitment and Training Capacity Group has been established to support the achievement of increased recruitment. The Group’s work is ongoing, and all options to enhance recruitment effectively are being considered. I look forward to the submission of the final report to me shortly.