Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2023
537. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda public order tactical advisors commanders in each Garda division within the DMR in 2022 and to date in 2023; and the rank of officer this post is normally filled by, in tabular form. [54749/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes the allocation of Garda members to specialist units. As Minister I have no role in these matters.
I have been advised by Garda authorities that there are 19 Garda public order tactical advisors commanders across the Garda Divisions in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. These posts have been filled by Garda members across the ranks of Garda, Sergeant and Inspector.
I have been informed that it is not possible to give a more detailed breakdown of the assignment these members by division and rank. When the number of Garda members are fewer than 10, An Garda Síochána do not disclose details for security reasons as members may be identified.
