2537. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of Gardaí attached to Blanchardstown Garda Station; the current number of Gardaí in the K district as a whole; the number of Community Gardaí assigned to Blanchardstown Garda Station; and to indicate comparable figures for each year between 2021 and 2025 inclusive. [63302/26]

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 distribution and stationing of Garda personnel throughout the State. The Commissioner is independent in his functions under Section 34 of the Act.

An Garda Síochána publishes information in relation to the allocation of Gardaí nationally, including a breakdown of Garda divisions and stations nationwide. Information on the number of Community Gardaí are also published nationally, by Garda division. Data on the allocation of Gardaí for 2026 and previous years can be accessed at the link below. Historical data can be accessed via the December 2025 file.

www.garda.ie/en/information-centre/garda-statistics/human%20resources/

It is important to emphasise that An Garda Síochána do not police on a station basis, but rather on a Divisional basis. Gardaí see stations as locations within communities for people to attend, and for resources to be accommodated. Policing for an area is be delivered using all resources in a Community Engagement area, supported by all Divisional resources and units.