No new Gardaí for Mayo, Roscommon or Sligo
Recent graduation data for An Garda Síochána shows that no new officers have been assigned to the Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, or Leitrim divisions. While over 200 new members were sworn in, the North Western Region received only 31, with none allocated to these specific counties.
Why it matters
The lack of new police resources in these regions highlights ongoing concerns regarding regional staffing levels and public safety infrastructure in Ireland.
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The North Western Region of Ireland is to receive just over 30 new Gardaí, with none assigned to Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo or Leitrim.
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