2623. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 494 on 14 July 2026, if he has received the necessary information from Garda Authorities to answer this PQ. [63724/26]

The management of Garda resources is an operational matter for the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána but, to be of assistance, officials in my Department contacted An Garda Síochána to request the information relevant to your question.

The Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB) provides advice, guidance and assistance to gardaí investigating the following: sexual crime, online child exploitation, domestic abuse, human trafficking, organised prostitution, specialist interview, sex offender management, missing persons and support for victims of crime.

In relation to the specific information sought by the Deputy, that information is presented in the table below. I am further informed that the table reflects figures as of July 2026, and includes members assigned to the National Bureau only.

Separately, the nationwide roll out of Divisional Protective Service Units (DPSUs) - which ensures that when vulnerable victims of crimes such as domestic abuse and sexual violence present to Gardaí they are met with a consistently high standard of specialist, sensitive, professional and expert assistance – has ensured there is now a DPSU in every Garda division across the country.