58. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the plans there are to expand the Garda presence in Blessington, County Wicklow, given the large population growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35713/26]

61. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the Garda numbers in Cork county, in particular the Midleton District. [35714/26]

62. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of members of An Garda Síochána; the overall number at the end of 2023, 2024 and 2025; and the equivalent figures for civilian support staff. [35702/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 58, 61 and 62 together.

Under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution and stationing of Gardaí and Garda staff throughout the State. I engage regularly with the Commissioner and I am assured that the resourcing of each Garda Division is fully considered within the overall context of the needs and requirements of Garda Divisions throughout the country.

As Minister, it is my role to support the Commissioner in ensuring he has the funding he needs for vital policing work, and this Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs. Budget 2026 provides unprecedented funding of €2.74 billion to support recruitment and staffing. This will support recruitment of up to 1,000 Gardai, 200 more Garda staff and additional members of the Garda Reserve.

Earlier this week An Garda Síochána launched their latest recruitment drive. This competition will help to ensure that we maintain the steady pipeline of new recruits. I encourage anyone with an interest in a career as a Garda member to apply through publicjobs.

I am determined to ensure that new recruits regularly enter the Garda college so that we can see more Gardaí assigned all around the country.

An Garda Síochána publishes information in relation to the allocation of Garda personnel nationally, including a breakdown of Garda divisions and stations nationwide. This includes a breakdown of Garda Members and Staff assigned by Garda Station from 2010 to the end of March 2026, the latest date for which figures are available. This can be found at the following links:

2026 www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resources-and-people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strength-breakdown-2026/garda-strength-breakdown-2026.html

2014-2025 www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/human-resources-and-people-development/garda-hr-directorate/garda-strength-breakdown-2025/garda-strength-breakdown-2025.html