Three new gardaí in Mayo - where have they been deployed?

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has welcomed the deployment of three newly attested Gardaí to Co. Mayo, with two being deployed to Ballina and one to Castlebar, strengthening visible policing across the county.

Minister Calleary commented, “The deployment of additional Gardaí is welcome. 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 are among 154 recruits who graduated from the Garda College in Templemore last Friday. This intake 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.

Minister Calleary concluded, “More Gardaí on the beat is one of the most effective ways to deter crime and enhance public safety. This latest deployment is a clear signal that the government is delivering on its promise to support communities with the resources they need to feel secure.”