Issue Date: 15th December 2023
This morning 15th December, 151 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána.
These 151 newly sworn members will be allocated as follows:
• Dublin Region 115
• Eastern Region 20
• Southern Region 8
• NorthWestern Region 8
Strength of An Garda Síochána (as of 15th December 2023)
• 14,023 Sworn Gardaí
• 3,384 Garda Staff
• 354 Garda Reserves
Total Garda Workforce 17,761 includes
• 488 Inspectors, the highest number on record historically
• 2,134 Sergeants in An Garda Síochána, historically high numbers
(As of the 15/12/2023)
Recruitment
• The 151 newly attested Gardaí bring to 388 the number of Probationer Gardaí attested this year
• 348 recruit Gardaí currently in training
• New Intake of Garda recruits will enter Garda College before the end of December 2023
These newly attested 151 members of An Garda Síochána were recruited as part of the 2022 recruitment campaign. The new Gardaí commenced their Garda training in May 2023, and have undertaken a blend of on-line learning, on-site learning in the Garda College, and experiential learning in training Garda stations. During their training these new Probationer Gardaí observed and assisted at Fatal Road Traffic Collisions, major crime investigations, drug seizures and helped citizens in need at their most vulnerable. These 151 newly sworn Gardaí will now take on operational responsibilities.
Speaking at today’s attestation, Commissioner Drew Harris welcoming the new Garda probationers said;
"As you go out to your new stations in the coming days, I want to thank you for the commitment you have made here today to serve the people. Thank you for putting them first.
Thank you for pledging to keep them safe. And lastly, let me say thank you for choosing a career in An Garda Síochána because it is a job worth doing.”
Commissioner Harris added, "recently, of course, we saw Gardaí courageously put themselves in harm’s way to protect the people of Dublin. This dedication, courage and professionalism in the face of significant vitriol and violence should be an inspiration and example to you all.”
Commissioner concluded saying, "It is our responsibility as serving Gardaí to maintain the highest of standards.
To act ethically. To act professionally. To act with integrity. To protect the human rights of everyone you come into contact with. It is what the public expect of you, and it is what I expect of you.”
