193 new Gardaí assigned to stations across the country
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- An t-eolas is déanaí:
- 193 probationer Gardaí assigned to Garda divisions across the country, supporting the roll out of high visibility policing
- A further class of over 200 Garda recruits to commence training in the Garda College in Templemore next week
- Strong pipeline of recruits with a new Garda recruitment campaign to be launched soon
Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan welcomed the attestation of 193 new Gardaí at a ceremony in the Garda College in Templemore today.
134 men and 59 women attested and join the ranks of An Garda Síochána today. The new probationer Gardaí will be assigned to Garda Divisions across the country by the Garda Commissioner.
141 probationer Gardaí will be deployed across the Dublin Metropolitan Region, with 14 assigned to the Southern Region, 27 to the Eastern Region and 11 to the North-Western Region.
A new class of over 200 trainees will enter the Garda College in Templemore to begin training on 4 May. Recruit classes continue to enter the Garda College every 11 - 12 weeks.
Speaking at the attestation ceremony, Minister O’Callaghan said:
“I want to congratulate the 193 Gardaí attesting from Templemore today. This is the second graduation class this year. Today’s class of new Gardai builds on the numbers that are now regularly graduating from the Garda college which reflects the government’s commitment to continuous recruitment.
“We are focused on increasing the number of Gardaí to ensure the safety and security of our communities. Recruitment is progressing at a strong pace, and I look forward to seeing the numbers of An Garda Síochána continue to grow.
“The newly attested Gardaí will take up positions in communities across the country and many of them will play an important role in high visibility policing. The high-visibility foot patrols are having an impact and making our communities safer. The recent downward trend in crime figures reflects this.
“Today’s newly attested gardai will now begin a career of service to their communities, and to the people of Ireland. They join a tradition that stretches back over a century, one built on trust, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to the public they serve.
“I am also very pleased to confirm that a new recruitment competition for An Garda Síochána will be launched shortly and again I expect that there will be a strong interest in this competition.”
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Notes to Editors
619 new Gardaí attested from the Garda College last year.
Over 200 are set to enter Templemore next week, bringing the total number of current trainees to over 600.
Two Garda recruitment campaigns ran in 2025. Over 11,100 people applied to enter An Garda Síochána.
A new recruitment competition will open in the coming weeks.
This builds on the steady pipeline of new recruits, who will continue to enter the College at regular intervals throughout the year.
The government is committed to building stronger, safer communities, and strengthening An Garda Síochána is at the core of that. This is reflected in the unprecedented allocation of over €2.74 billion to An Garda Síochána in Budget 2026. This funding allows for the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff.