Minister welcomes 203 new Garda trainees in 2026 intake
Jim O'Callaghan has greeted 203 fresh Garda recruits joining the Templemore College, marking the fourth intake this year. This boost contributes to a historic peak of 14,825 sworn members across An Garda Síochána, reflecting ongoing government investment.
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Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan, warmly welcomed 203 new Garda trainees to the Garda College in Templemore, representing the fourth recruitment intake of 2026. This latest group brings the total number of recruits this year to 816, underscoring a significant expansion in Garda numbers.
An Garda Síochána has now reached an unprecedented strength of 14,825 sworn officers, the highest in the state's history. Minister O'Callaghan praised the new recruits for their commitment to public service and highlighted the importance of their role in enhancing community safety nationwide.
The Government continues to prioritise policing with record funding; the Budget 2027 allocation to An Garda Síochána increased by €167 million to €2.758 billion. This financial support will facilitate the recruitment of up to 1,000 new Gardaí and bolster frontline operations, specialist units, training programmes, and equipment upgrades.
An Garda Síochána has now reached an unprecedented strength of 14,825 sworn officers, the highest in the state's history. Minister O'Callaghan praised the new recruits for their commitment to public service and highlighted the importance of their role in enhancing community safety nationwide.
The Government continues to prioritise policing with record funding; the Budget 2027 allocation to An Garda Síochána increased by €167 million to €2.758 billion. This financial support will facilitate the recruitment of up to 1,000 new Gardaí and bolster frontline operations, specialist units, training programmes, and equipment upgrades.
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