Waterford is set to receive eight newly qualified Gardaí following the graduation of 194 recruits from the Garda College.

The deployment includes six Gardaí assigned to Waterford City and two to Dungarvan. Bringing to total eight newly qualified Gardai Waterford are to receive.

The new recruits form part of almost 600 Gardaí who have entered the force so far this year.

This intake is the largest since 2019 and includes 57 women and 137 men, along with 17 new Garda Reserves.

National Allocations

The nationwide allocation follows previous graduations of 149 Gardaí in March and 154 in August, bringing the total number of new Gardaí in 2025 to 619.

Nationally, the Department of Justice has emphasised increasing visibility and strengthening community policing.

Recent recruitment campaigns have attracted more than 11,000 applications, reflecting growing interest in the service.

Increased Presence

The eight Gardaí assigned to Waterford are expected to support frontline policing, boost visibility across the city and county.

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