Multi-million funding secured for Garda Training College

Independent TD Michael Lowry has announced the confirmation of additional Government funding for the Garda Training College in Templemore, describing it as a decisive and necessary investment in the future of the college.

The Garda training college is the heartbeat of Templemore and central to the economic activity in the town. Design of new classrooms and training facilities is completed.

The OPW are currently preparing tender documents and will shortly be in a position to invite tenders for this multi-million investment.

Deputy Lowry said: “This investment provides certainty for Templemore and sends a strong signal of confidence in the role it plays nationally.”

The announcement follows a period during which doubts were expressed about the continuation of the College particularly prior to the last election.

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During negotiations for the formation of the current government, Deputy Lowry strongly advocated the case for Templemore College, insisting that its future must be secured.

Arising from those discussions it was agreed that Templemore would continue into the future as the primary training centre for An Garda Siochana. As a result, this agreement is documented in the program for Government.

The additional funding will address existing capacity challenges, enabling an increase in the number of Gardaí trained during each intake cycle.

This expansion is particularly important given the exceptional demand to join the force, with more than 11,000 applicants in 2025 alone.

Deputy Lowry said that sustained investment in the college is critical to the provision of professionally trained Gardaí, which in turn supports our society, our economy, and the safety of our citizens.

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"I am determined to ensure that Templemore Training centre develops to meet demand and remains as the focal point for Garda training.

"I will continue to advocate for the Garda training college to ensure it remains properly resourced and fit for the demands of modern policing," Deputy Lowry said..