- 167 probationer Gardaí assigned to Garda Divisions nationwide.
- Three further attestations scheduled to take place in 2026.
- Over 200 new trainees due to enter the Garda College on Monday next, February 9th 2026.
The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Mr Jim O’Callaghan today welcomed the attestation of 167 new Gardaí at a ceremony in the Garda College, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.
A total of 100 men and 67 women were attested and will now be assigned to Garda divisions across the country by the Garda Commissioner.
Of this cohort, 104 probationer Gardaí will be deployed across the Dublin Metropolitan Region, with 21 assigned to the Southern Region, 31 to the Eastern Region and 11 to the North-Western Region.
Speaking at the Garda College, the Minister said: “I am very pleased to see another 167 new Gardaí attest from Templemore today. This is the first of four attestations due to take place this year and I look forward to larger classes attesting as the year progresses.
This cohort of newly attested Gardaí will take up positions in communities across the country as they begin a career of service to their communities, and to the people of Ireland. They join a tradition that stretches back over a century, one built on trust, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to the public they serve.
Recruitment into An Garda Síochána is now gathering real momentum. I am looking forward to seeing this momentum continue in 2026. The next intake of up to 215 Garda trainees will enter the Garda College next Monday, 9 February.”
Two recruitment campaigns were held in 2025, with over 11,100 applications received to join An Garda Síochána. Engagement is continuing with publicjobs in relation to scheduling and conducting a further recruitment competition in 2026, supporting an ongoing pipeline of recruits into Templemore.
The Minister added that Budget 2026 provides €2.74 billion to support recruitment and staffing in An Garda Síochána. The Minister also said work will continue with the Garda Commissioner to optimise recruitment, including measures to expand training capacity.
The Minister also noted that the Garda Training Review Group has been established to identify how training and continuous professional development capacity can be increased, including consideration of the case for a second Garda training college, in line with a Programme for Government commitment.
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