Issue Date: 28th July 2023
This morning 28th July 2023, 87 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána.
These 87 (77% male, 23% female) newly sworn members of An Garda Síochána will bring the total number of sworn Gardaí to 13,949.
Strength of An Garda Síochána (as of 28th July 2023)
- 13,949 Sworn Gardaí (72% male, 28% female)
- 381 Garda Reserves (75% male, 25% female)
- 3,323 Garda Staff (28% male, 72% female)
- 289 recruit Gardaí currently in training
- New Intake of 175 Garda recruits to enter Garda College on Monday 31st July 2023
These members of An Garda Síochána were the first members recruited as part of the 2022 recruitment campaign. The new Gardaí commenced their Garda training in November 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 87 newly sworn Gardaí will now take on operational responsibilities. Speaking at today’s ceremony, Deputy Garda Commissioner Anne Marie McMahon said, "Policing and the needs of our communities have changed significantly over our long history and continue to change. An Garda Síochána is changing too, responding to the needs of a diverse society. But our tradition of community policing remains as important as ever. What this means is proactively policing with communities. This means upholding a victim centred community focused service, and respecting the human rights of all individuals regardless of circumstance.”
Deputy Commissioner McMahon further added, "You are here today having gone through a rigorous training programme because of your drive to keep people safe. Your commitment to uphold law and order. Your dedication to public service. You are here today because you want to make a difference. This is the job of a Garda. And it’s a job worth doing.”
Deputy Commissioner McMahon concluded by saying: "As you depart the Garda College and prepare to go to your new stations, know you have already demonstrated your skill and ability to adapt and perform. Have faith in your own capabilities. You have shown your commitment to providing a service to the people of Ireland. I wish each of you every success in your career and look forward to working with you. I now formally congratulate you on becoming members of An Garda Síochána.”
