Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1627. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the traditionally underrepresented communities that are eligible for the Garda Síochána Diversity Internship Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45890/25]

Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1629. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an annual breakdown of the numbers of those who completed the Garda Síochána Diversity Internship Programme who later went on to attest as members of An Garda Síochána since its introduction; and the numbers who completed the Garda Síochána Diversity Internship Programme who later went on to take up clerical roles with an Garda Síochána since its introduction, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45892/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1627 and 1629 together.

The Diversity Internship Programme within An Garda Síochána aims to increase the accessibility, understanding of, and potential for a career in An Garda Síochána for school-leavers and graduates, particularly those from groups typically underrepresented in the organisation. The commencement of the programme in 2021 was the first programme of its kind for An Garda Síochána.

To be eligible for this internship, candidates had to identify as belonging to a group recognised as facing a greater risk of inequality or social exclusion in Irish society, including:

• Irish Traveller or Roma
• Minority Ethnic or Migrant background
• Socially or Economically Disadvantaged
• Have a Disability
• Lone Parent or Female Headed Household
• LGBTI+

Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1628. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an annual breakdown of the numbers of those who completed the Garda Síochána Diversity Internship Programme since its introduction; and a breakdown of the traditionally underrepresented communities that they came from, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45891/25]

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, it has not been possible to compile the information in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is available.

Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1630. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the budget allocated to the Garda Síochána Diversity Internship Programme in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45920/25]

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, it has not been possible to compile the information in time and I will write to the Deputy once the information is available.