Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1662. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 734 of 15 July 2025, if the information for each intake to the Garda college since 2022 regarding the number of trainer Gardaí who were between the ages of 18 and 25, the number who were between the ages of 25 and 30, the number that were between the age of 30 and 35 and the number who were between the ages of 35 and 50, in tabular form, is now available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46410/25]

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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1663. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 748 of 15 July 2025, if the information regarding the number of incidents where a member of an Garda Síochána arranged the importation of firearm parts in an official capacity, in each of the past five years; the number of cases where it was subsequently determined to be for private use, is now available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46411/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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In reference to his Parliamentary Question no. 748 of 15 July, 2025, the Deputy will recall that I committed to responding to this question once the relevant information had been received from An Garda Síochána.

I can confirm that the Firearms Unit in my Department processes applications for all importation licences of firearms and ammunition and export licences to EU Member States. Individuals apply for an import license under section 17(1) of the Firearms Act 1925-2023, while An Garda Síochána apply under section 17(8).

The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024. This includes all operational matters, such as the handling of firearms.

While investigations within An Garda Síochána are wholly a matter for the Garda Commissioner, I am advised by An Garda Síochána that there are no cases where the firearms have been determined to be for private use.

The below table details the number of import licences issued to An Garda Síochána from 2020 to 2025 to date.

Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1664. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 305 of 3 July 2025, if the information regarding the number of Gardaí at each level in An Garda Síochána from trainee to Garda Commissioner who, prior to joining An Garda Síochána, had served in police services of other states, specifying which police force for the past five years, in tabular for, is now available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46412/25]

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.

Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1665. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 305 of 3 July 2025, if the information regarding the number of Gardaí who retired in each of the past five years and to date in 2025, upon reaching 30 years of service, in tabular form, is now available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46413/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the Garda authorities that the following table outlines the number of Gardaí who voluntarily retired with full pension in each of the past five years, and to date in 2025, upon reaching 30 years of service as of 30 June 2025. A total of 190 Gardaí voluntarily retired with full pension after 30 year's service in this period.