Willie O'Dea TD

8 New Gardaí Allocated to Henry Street

I very much welcome the allocation of 8 new probationary Gardaí to Henry Street Garda Station, Limerick. The additional personnel will strengthen frontline policing and help keep local communities in Limerick safe.

The allocation follows today’s attestation of 207 probationer Gardaí at the Garda College in Templemore. Following their graduation, the new members have now been assigned to Garda divisions across the country.

The latest attestation sees the organisation reach its highest numbers of sworn members since the foundation of the State at 14,980 and follows sustained progress in Garda recruitment.

Of the 207 new Gardaí attesting today, 84 will be deployed to the Dublin Metropolitan Region, 76 to the Eastern Region, 27 to the North-Western Region, and 20 to the Southern Region.

We now have the largest number of Gardaí in the history of the State. This latest attestation, along with new recruits due to enter the Garda College next week, demonstrates that a strong pipeline is being built to increase Garda numbers in communities across the country.

The allocation of 8 new Gardaí to Henry Street is particularly welcome. Every additional Garda strengthens our local policing service and helps ensure our communities receive the support and protection they deserve.

High visibility policing remains a strong commitment for Fianna Fáil. Visible policing plays a vital role in preventing crime, supporting victims, and providing reassurance to our communities. Continued investment in Garda recruitment and resources is essential to ensure An Garda Síochána can meet the demands placed upon it.

8 New Gardaí Allocated to Henry Street

I very much welcome the allocation of 8 new probationary Gardaí to Henry Street Garda Station, Limerick. The additional personnel will strengthen frontline policing and help keep local communities in Limerick safe.

The allocation follows today’s attestation of 207 probationer Gardaí at the Garda College in Templemore. Following their graduation, the new members have now been assigned to Garda divisions across the country.

The latest attestation sees the organisation reach its highest numbers of sworn members since the foundation of the State at 14,980 and follows sustained progress in Garda recruitment.

Of the 207 new Gardaí attesting today, 84 will be deployed to the Dublin Metropolitan Region, 76 to the Eastern Region, 27 to the North-Western Region, and 20 to the Southern Region.

We now have the largest number of Gardaí in the history of the State. This latest attestation, along with new recruits due to enter the Garda College next week, demonstrates that a strong pipeline is being built to increase Garda numbers in communities across the country.

The allocation of 8 new Gardaí to Henry Street is particularly welcome. Every additional Garda strengthens our local policing service and helps ensure our communities receive the support and protection they deserve.

High visibility policing remains a strong commitment for Fianna Fáil. Visible policing plays a vital role in preventing crime, supporting victims, and providing reassurance to our communities. Continued investment in Garda recruitment and resources is essential to ensure An Garda Síochána can meet the demands placed upon it.

Maths Week 2026 takes place from Saturday, 10th to Sunday, 18th October, with more than 12,316 students from 51 schools across Limerick already registered to take part.

Throughout the week, schools and community spaces across the island will be alive with puzzles, games, challenges and hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and show that maths is about much more than textbooks. From problem-solving and creative thinking to the maths of sport, science, technology, climate and everyday life, Maths Week is designed for children, teenagers, families and communities alike.

In Limerick, this year’s programme includes Puzzles in the Park at People’s Park, Pery’s Square from Saturday, 10th October. Mary Immaculate College will host Women of Mathematics from Around the World and The Maths Story Wall from Monday, 12th October along with Your Move with Tomás Fitzpatrick of ChessCraft for Schools at Newman Hall. Meanwhile, Bee the Explorer, Maths in Motion workshops, a Maths Magic workshop with Divermates from Spain, the Bubbly Maths Show and Maths in the City will be hosted on Thursday, 15th October.

Schools across the county will also take part through classroom activities, games and challenges, supported by Maths Week TV, online resources and Maths Week’s annual suite of fun and educational posters, which are sent to every school in the country.

Now in its 21st year, Maths Week is an all-island celebration of maths and has engaged more than five million people over the past two decades. More than 500,000 people are expected to take part this year through schools, universities, libraries, visitor centres, parks, public spaces and community venues across Ireland.