435. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí that are being moved from stations around the Country to cover EU presidency events. [66842/26]

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, including responsibility for the allocation and deployment of resources available to him and for determining the manner in which members of garda personnel are to be distributed and stationed throughout the State.

Furthermore An Garda Síochána is responsible for the policing and security arrangements for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

I am advised by Garda authorities that for security and operational reasons the number of Gardaí deployed to cover EU presidency events cannot be disclosed.