Four additional gardaí for Portlaoise
The four new gardaí were assigned to Portlaoise Garda Station
FIANNA Fáil TD for Laois Sean Fleming has welcomed the deployment of four newly attested gardaí to Portlaoise Garda Station, which he said will strengthen visible policing across the county.
He said: “The deployment of additional gardaí is welcome. We are fortunate that every community wants to see more gardaí visible in their area. It is one of the most effective measures we have for preventing crime and making people feel safer.
The new Gardaí were among 154 recruits who graduated from the Garda College in Templemore recently.
“This intake,” according to Deputy Fleming, “represents the largest allocation of probationer gardaí to regions outside Dublin in the past year and reflects the government’s ongoing investment in building stronger, safer communities.
“The arrival of additional garda members underlines Fianna Fáil’s commitment to increasing garda presence on the ground in Laois.
“This latest allocation shows that investment in garda recruitment is making a real difference on the ground. Local stations are being reinforced so they can continue to serve and protect communities effectively.”
The Castletown based TDS said that strengthening An Garda Síochána “is a key priority for Fianna Fáil in Government, backed by a record €2.48 billion in funding in Budget 2025, a 27% increase since 2020.” He also revealed that a further 201 Garda recruits will begin training in Templemore this week, while another graduation is scheduled for November, “ensuring a steady pipeline of new members entering the organisation.”
“A more visible gardaí on the ground is one of the most effective ways to deter crime and enhance public safety. This latest deployment is a clear signal that Government is delivering on its promise to support communities with the resources they need to feel secure,” said Deputy Fleming.
