Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2022-11-30
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Patricia Ryan (SF), Kildare South

Kildare and Laois have some of the lowest Garda numbers per capita in the country. Some 55% of the Gardaí in one station in Kildare are out sick, mainly due to injuries sustained in the line of duty. Will the Taoiseach personally intervene to address Garda numbers in Kildare and Laois and to address morale and conditions in the wider force so that people can feel safe on the streets? I did hear what the Taoiseach said to Deputy Kerrane about the 1,000 budgeted for next year. How many are for Laois and Kildare?

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Sitting date: 2022-11-30