Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
1029. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on her Department's engagement with An Garda Síochána on the court presenter allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56769/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including allowances paid to members, is in the first instance a matter for the Garda Commissioner. As Minister, I have no role in these matters, and neither I nor my Department can direct the Commissioner regarding these matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that there is a court presenter allowance, payable only to Sergeants who undertake this task. This allowance is not currently under review by the Garda authorities.
