Malcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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274. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to report on the number of Gardaí based at Courtown/Riverchapel, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54058/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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In the interest of transparency, An Garda Síochána publishes data on the allocation of Gardaí by Division, Station and rank. This can be found at the following link: www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resources-and-people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strength-breakdown-2025/.

The Deputy should select the Garda Workforce figures for August 2025 (the latest date for when information is published), and access the file titled “Garda members by Division District Station 2009 to 31st August 2025” for a breakdown of Gardaí by Garda station going back to 2009.

The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution and stationing of Garda personnel throughout the State under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.

While the number of Gardaí permanently assigned to Courtown Harbour station is currently zero, An Garda Síochána does not police on a station basis, rather on a Divisional basis. Policing services are delivered by the Wexford North Community Engagement Area, supported by Divisional, Regional and National Units as required.