Issue Date: 13/01/2023
This morning 13th January 2023; 24 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána.
These 24 (75% male, 25% female) newly sworn members will bring the total number of sworn Gardaí to 14,157.
Strength of An Garda Síochána (as of 13th January 2023)
• 14,157 Sworn Gardaí (72% male, 28% female)
• 381 Garda Reserves (75% male, 25% female)
• 3,332 Garda Staff (28% male, 72% female)
• 89 recruit Gardaí currently in training
These members of An Garda Síochána are the last members to have applied to join An Garda Síochána during the 2019 recruitment campaign and bring that campaign to a close. The new Gardaí commenced their Garda training in May 2022, and have undertaken a blend of on-line learning, on-site learning in the Garda College, and experiential learning in training Garda stations. These 24 newly sworn Gardaí will now take on operational responsibilities.
This is the final group of Gardaí to be attested during the organisation’s centenary.
Speaking at today’s ceremony, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said,
"Our duties and responsibilities as Ireland’s national police and security service have broadened substantially since our foundation 100 year ago.
But one thing has remained resolute - the strong and unique bond with the communities that we serve – firmly built on a tradition of policing by consent.
Policing with and for the people to allow them live freely from violence, crime and fear.
As these new Gardaí now go to serve in cities, towns and villages, they will play an important role in maintaining this connection.
In providing that service, they should never lose sight of the importance of treating every single person they encounter with dignity and respect.”
