NEW: 120 Gardaí sworn in at Garda College ceremony in Templemore
A further 359 Garda recruits are currently undergoing training at the college
On June 6, 120 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána at a ceremony in Templemore, County Tipperary.
• 89 Male/31 Female (74% male, 26% female)
• 22 Gardaí born outside the State – Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, England, India, Italy, Moldova, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Northern Ireland
• 1 probationer was a former Reserve Garda
These 120 newly sworn Gardaí will now take on operational responsibilities and will be allocated as follows:
• Dublin Region 74
• Eastern Region 17
• Southern Region 11
• North Western Region 18
Strength of An Garda Síochána (6th June 2025):
• 14,318 Sworn Gardaí
• 3,680 Garda Staff
• 298 Garda Reserves
A further 359 Garda recruits (intakes 244, 251) are currently undergoing the training programme at the Garda College.
The next intake of Garda recruits (intake 252) is scheduled to enter the Garda College on Monday June, 9 2025.
These newly attested 120 members of An Garda Síochána were recruited as part of the 2022/2023 recruitment campaigns.
The new Gardaí commenced their Garda training in September 2024 and have undertaken a blend of online learning, onsite learning in the Garda College, and experiential learning in training Garda stations.
Speaking at today’s attestation, Commissioner Drew Harris welcoming the new Garda probationers said:
"I’m delighted to be here on what is a proud and important day for you all. I’d like to welcome your families and loved ones to the Garda College for what is a special occasion for you all.
"It is a day to celebrate your achievements and it marks the start of an exciting career."