Eleven of the 126 new Gardaí sworn in today are to be stationed in the north west.
An additional five members are to be deployed to the region by way of inter-divisional transfers. However, it is not known exactly how many are coming to Donegal.
These 126 newly sworn members of An Garda Síochána will bring the total number of Gardaí nationally to 14,032.
These newly attested members were recruited as part of the 2022 recruitment campaign. The new Gardaí commenced their Garda training in February 2023, and have undertaken a blend of on-line learning, on-site learning in the Garda College, and experiential learning in training Garda stations. These 126 newly sworn Gardaí will now take on operational responsibilities.
Speaking at today’s ceremony, Commissioner Drew Harris welcoming the new Garda probationers said; “Thank you to our new Gardaí for choosing a career in An Garda Síochána. I know you will have had plenty of other opportunities available to you. But, instead, you chose to serve the people of Ireland. To put them first. To put them at the heart of your professional career. Because that is what Gardaí do. The decision you have made will make a real difference in people’s lives.”
