2277. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total Garda numbers, for Galway by division for each of the years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; the number of retirements in Galway, per year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60361/26]

The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which includes the allocation and deployment of Garda resources throughout the state.

An Garda Síochána publishes information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí nationally including a breakdown of Garda Divisions and Station. Relevant data can be accessed at this link: www.garda.ie/en/information-centre/garda-statistics/human%20resources/.

The table below has been provided to me by the Garda authorities and outlines the number of Gardaí in Galway Division in each year between 2022 and 2025.

The table below has also been provided to me by the Garda authorities and outlines the number of Gardaí that have retired, by year, in the Galway Division from 2022 to 2025. Figures include Voluntary, Compulsory, and Cost Neutral Early Retirements.