Major investment to modernise Garda training college in Templemore

The Minister for Justice has announced substantial investment to modernise facilities at the Garda College in Templemore.

The Minister has confirmed to Deputy Michael Lowry that funding will be provided to expand facilities at the Garda College to enable more Garda and Garda Reserve training.

Unveiling ‘Securing Ireland’s Future Sectoral Investment Plan: Justice Sector’ the Minister said that it sets out the strategic investment priorities over the next five years and outlines key Capital Projects that will be delivered to keep our people and communities safe.

Under the National Development Plan Review 2025, the Justice Department and its agencies have been allocated €2.18 billion in Capital Funding for 2026 - 2030 to fund priority programmes.

This record funding boost for Capital Development is essential and will deliver a wide range of vital major projects across the Justice sector.

In line with international trends, policing in Ireland is developing new and modern capacities.

That includes large-scale technology investment, the introduction of new digital and evidential capabilities, and the delivery of modern Garda stations and specialist facilities for an expanding workforce.

The Irish Prison Service is implementing an accelerated programme to increase capacity and modernise an ageing estate, ensuring that our prisons are safe and secure, while also maximising opportunities for rehabilitation, education and healthcare.

The Courts Service is digitising rapidly to improve user experiences, reduce backlogs, enhance efficiency and strengthen its regional infrastructure.

The development of the new Family Courts at Hammond Lane in Dublin is a central component of the Government’s Family Justice Strategy and is well advanced, with construction expected to start in early 2027.

The Department is also investing significantly in critical digital infrastructure, transforming immigration services, meeting EU obligations, strengthening cyber resilience, and enhancing cross-agency information sharing. new HQ for Dublin North.

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More than €30m will be invested in the capability of the National Cyber Security Centre as well as developing new immigration and border systems.

The technology investment in An Garda Síochána will deliver cutting edge digital systems across security, policing and corporate functions, as well as supporting the vital roll-out of body worn cameras supported by a state-of-the-art digital evidence management system.