The Sligo-Leitrim Garda division has the fourth highest number of frontline officers per population, according to figures released on Saturday.
According to a report published in the Irish Independent, Sligo-Leitrim has 269 Gardaí per 100,000 population.
The Irish Independent report shows Donegal was marginally behind Sligo-Leitrim with 261 Gardaí per capita.
The figures show Waterford fares best, with 296 gardaí per 100,000 people, while at the bottom of the table is the home county of justice minister Helen McEntee, with less than half that number (142).
Minister McEntee is not involved in the allocation of Gardaí, as this is a direct function of Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and garda management.
