Minister and TD for Clare, Timmy Dooley, has today welcomed that 15 new Gardaí will be deployed directly from Templemore to the Shannon district from 1 September 2025.
Minister Dooley said: “This is a very welcome development for the community in Shannon and indeed for the wider communities across Clare, many of whom have had to pool Garda resources in recent times. The direct deployment of 15 new Gardaí will strengthen local policing capacity and improve visible Garda presence in the area.
It’s also good news in terms of security at Shannon Airport, where there has been a number security-related issues at the airport. This additional allocation will ensure those challenges can now be managed more effectively.”
Minister Dooley added “Since my appointment as a Minister, I have consistently prioritised the need for greater Garda resources across Clare, and I’m delighted to see that commitment now being realised. This announcement is a clear and tangible step forward for community safety in our region.”
The new Gardaí will join local units from September, following their graduation from the Garda College in Templemore, and will play an important role in enhancing policing and security across the region.
