This morning 6th June 2025, 120 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána. • 89 Male/ 31 Female (74% male, 26% female) • 22 Gardaí born outside the State – Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, England, India, Italy, Moldova, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Northern Ireland • 1 probationer was a former Reserve Garda These 120 newly sworn Gardaí will now take on operational responsibilities and will be allocated as follows: • Dublin Region 74 • Eastern Region 17 • Southern Region 11 • North Western Region 18 Strength of An Garda Síochána (6th June 2025): • 14,318 Sworn Gardaí • 3,680 Garda Staff • 298 Garda Reserves A further 359 Garda recruits (intakes 244, 251) are currently undergoing the training programme at the Garda College. The next intake of Garda recruits (intake 252) is scheduled to enter the Garda College on Monday 9th June 2025. These newly attested 120 members of An Garda Síochána were recruited as part of the 2022/ 2023 recruitment campaigns. The new Gardaí commenced their Garda training in September 2024 and have undertaken a blend of online learning, onsite learning in the Garda College, and experiential learning in training Garda stations. Speaking at today’s attestation, Commissioner Drew Harris welcoming the new Garda probationers said: "I’m delighted to be here on what is a proud and important day for you all. I’d like to welcome your families and loved ones to the Garda College for what is a special occasion for you all. "It is a day to celebrate your achievements and it marks the start of an exciting career.” The Commissioner reminded the new probationers: "Earlier you swore an updated oath to the people of Ireland. To serve them with fairness, integrity, diligence and impartiality in a manner that protects and vindicates human rights, upholds the Constitution and the laws, and accords equal respect to all people. "The additions to the Oath of protecting and vindicating human rights, and adhering to the Code of Ethics, reflect the significant responsibility you now have to live up to, the ethos of the first Garda Commissioner, Michael Staines. An ethos that has guided An Garda Síochána for over 100 years as a community-focused, unarmed police service.” Commissioner Harris remembered our recently deceased colleague: "An Garda Síochána continues to mourn our colleague Garda Kevin Flatley, who lost his life tragically while conducting a roads policing checkpoint in North County Dublin last month. "His death serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the dangers faced by Gardaí daily in the course of their duties. "He served his community with honour and pride, and he did so while upholding our mission of keeping people safe. Kevin was the epitome of what it takes to be a Garda.” Commissioner Harris made a specific appeal to the public: "The vast majority of us drive safely and with due care to those we share our roads with. Unfortunately, there remain others that through their reckless behaviour put their lives and the lives of others at risk. "If you know someone like this, please talk to them about this behaviour. It could save lives.” Concluding, Commissioner Harris said: "You will support victims of crime. You will be a shoulder to lean on for those experiencing loss. You will also be a light of hope to others, providing safety and protection. I wish you the very best in your career and I hope you enjoy the celebrations today.” | 