Issue Date: 10th February 2024
The following appointments and allocations will take place today, 19th February 2024 following recent promotions and consequential transfers:
Chief Superintendent Thelma Watters, on transfer to the Office of the Commissioner, Garda Headquarters. Chief Superintendent Sorcha Fitzpatrick, on transfer to Kildare Garda Division. Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan, on promotion to Donegal Garda Division. Chief Superintendent Peter Burke on promotion to DMR Regional Office.
Superintendent Marilyn Brosnan, on promotion to Blanchardstown Garda Station with responsibility for DMR West Performance Assurance Functional Area (Garda Operating Model). Superintendent Brian Farrell on promotion to Naas Garda Station with responsibility for Kildare Division Performance Assurance Functional Area (Garda Operating Model). Superintendent Brian Hoey on promotion to Claremorris Garda Station, Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Garda Division, with responsibility for Mayo South Community Engagement Functional Area (Garda Operating Model). Superintendent Emer Curran will take charge of Blanchardstown Garda District (from 12th February 2024).
Background:
The Garda Operating Model is being introduced as part of A Policing Service for the Future, which is the implementation plan based on the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. This model is recommended by the both the Commission of the Future of Policing in Ireland and the Garda Inspectorate.
The restructure reflects international best practice as well as the realities of modern day policing in Ireland, the changing nature of crime and population trends.
It included restructuring at National, Regional and local levels to provide a greater focus on community policed based on local needs. The new model introduces major changes to the structures of An Garda Síochána by providing a wider range of policing services for people in their local area. It will particularly enhance the investigation of crime through the delivery of a greater range of specialised services in local areas, such as the investigation of sexual crime, domestic violence, cyber-crime, and economic crime.
The Operating Model will see the number of Garda Divisions reduce from 28 to 21.
