An Garda Síochána
An official questions-paper heading. 1,769 questions (25 oral, 1,744 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-28.
Questions under this heading, per month
Jan 2025Jul 2026
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| Month | Questions |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 67 |
| Feb 2025 | 114 |
| Mar 2025 | 142 |
| Apr 2025 | 86 |
| May 2025 | 92 |
| Jun 2025 | 81 |
| Jul 2025 | 128 |
| Sep 2025 | 134 |
| Oct 2025 | 87 |
| Nov 2025 | 88 |
| Dec 2025 | 108 |
| Jan 2026 | 78 |
| Feb 2026 | 125 |
| Mar 2026 | 112 |
| Apr 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| Jun 2026 | 75 |
| Jul 2026 | 64 |
Addressed to
| Department | Questions |
|---|---|
| Justice | 1,611 |
| Public Expenditure | 126 |
| Transport | 21 |
| Health | 3 |
| Children | 3 |
| Finance | 2 |
| Defence | 2 |
| Agriculture | 1 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2026-07-01 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2026-05-14 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2026-04-16 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2026-04-16 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2026-03-19 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2026-03-19 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2026-03-19 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2026-03-18 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2026-01-27 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-12-04 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-12-04 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-12-04 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-12-04 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-10-09 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-10-09 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-10-09 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-10-09 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-07-03 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-06-24 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-06-18 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-06-10 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-05-15 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-05-15 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-05-15 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-04-08 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-03-20 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-03-20 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-03-20 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-03-20 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-03-20 | An Garda Síochána |
| 2025-03-20 | An Garda Síochána |
The questions
James O'Connor
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
121. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice if he expects to see an increase in the number of gardaí assigned to stations in the Midleton, Fermoy and Mallow districts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12858/25]
Matt Carthy
oral
2025-03-20 · to Justice
123. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice his plans to increase the training intake capacity for An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12801/25]
Albert Dolan
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
124. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice the current number of gardaí assigned to the Tuam and Loughrea Garda districts at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12712/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
oral
2025-03-20 · to Justice
125. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí currently assigned to stations in counties Kilkenny and Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12596/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
oral
2025-03-20 · to Justice
127. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide an update on the progress of section 50 regulations required to open up and facilitate the transfer of a PSNI officer to the ranks of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12512/25]
Cormac Devlin
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
129. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice the plans in place to improve Garda facilities and capability in the Dublin Metropolitan Region east division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12738/25]
Erin McGreehan
oral
2025-03-20 · to Justice
130. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí currently assigned to stations in Louth; the number of these deployed for tackling drug crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12522/25]
Barry Ward
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
134. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice his views on the provision of a security clearance certificate that had been available in Ireland prior to April 2024, similar to what is available in other EU countries (details supplied); if this can be reviewed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12517/25]
Shay Brennan
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
140. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Justice if he will sanction the use of live facial recognition technology by An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12575/25]
Tony McCormack
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
141. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí currently based in Offaly; if he can give a breakdown of the stations they are based in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12706/25]
Gary Gannon
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
144. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí currently serving in An Garda Síochána; the projected number eligible for retirement over the next five years; the expected impact on policing capacity; the measures being taken to address recruitment and retention challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12859/25]
Aisling Dempsey
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
149. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí currently assigned to stations in Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12614/25]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
152. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Justice the measures he will take to make a career in An Garda Síochána more attractive for new recruits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12718/25]
Martin Daly
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
154. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí currently assigned in the Castlerea, Roscommon and Ballinasloe Garda districts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12666/25]
Willie O'Dea
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
155. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice the number of graduates he expects to pass out of Templemore this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12373/25]
Mark Ward
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
166. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí in Dublin metropolitan region west over the past five years; the number of community Gardaí for the same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12734/25]
Ryan O'Meara
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
168. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí currently assigned to stations in the Nenagh and Thurles Garda districts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12611/25]
Michael Cahill
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
172. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí currently assigned to stations in Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12394/25]
Aindrias Moynihan
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
173. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice the plans in place for increasing Garda numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12875/25]
Séamus McGrath
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
174. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Justice to outline plans for the further rollout of body camera equipment for members of An Garda Síochána. [12525/25]
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
175. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Dlí agus Cirt cén plean atá ann chun tabhairt faoi mhangairí drugaí agus faoi shaibhreas na mangairí sin i mBaile Átha Cliath 8, 10 agus 12. [11954/25]
Peadar Tóibín
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
176. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the process involved in the replacement of a Garda commissioner when a commissioner retires, or when a commissioner’s term comes to an end. [12022/25]
Ruairí Ó Murchú
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
178. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice the plans to operationalise community safety partnerships-joint policing committees; if he will advise how they will be formulated; if consideration will be given to allow joint policing committee meetings to take place while partnerships are operationalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12904/25]
Willie O'Dea
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
182. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice the number of valid applications received for the latest Garda recruitment campaign; the number of these from applicants aged over 40 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12372/25]
Peadar Tóibín
written
2025-03-20 · to Justice
183. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice if he will list the Garda stations which have been closed, or placed on reduced opening hours, across the country, over the past ten years. [12021/25]