Eoghan Kenny (Cork North-Central, Labour)
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55. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of promotions to senior ranks which have occurred in An Garda Síochána since he became Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53736/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I am committed to supporting An Garda Síochána in its recruitment, retention, and leadership development efforts.

Under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024 the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business.

Appointments to Garda ranks are matters for the Garda Commissioner under Sections 47 and 50 of the Act. Furthermore, under Section 34(1), the Garda Commissioner is independent in the performance of his functions.

Under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act (Appointment to the Ranks of Assistant Garda Commissioner, Chief Superintendent and Superintendent) Regulations 2025 (SI 113 of 2025) – competitions for vacancies at those senior ranks, named in the title, are now run by publicjobs, with appointments recommended by the Garda Board and made by the Commissioner.

I have sought the information from the Garda authorities regarding the number of promotions to senior ranks as referenced. I will write to the Deputy directly once this information is to hand.