asked the Minister for Justice if he will state in respect of each year since 1972, the number of gardaí (a) dismissed from the force, (b) demoted; (c) fined, or (d) otherwise disciplined under the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations, 1971.
Written Answers. - Garda Discipline.
Limerick East): Under the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations, 1971, the enforcement of discipline within the force is a matter for the Garda Authorities. I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the particulars sought by the Deputy are as set out in the tabular statement hereunder.
Number of members of the Garda Síochána dismissed, demoted, fined or otherwise disciplined under the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations, 1971.
Year |
Dismissed |
Demoted |
Fined |
Otherwise Disciplined* |
1972 |
3 |
— |
49 |
16 |
1973 |
15 |
— |
67 |
15 |
1974 |
14 |
— |
59 |
1 |
1975 |
12 |
— |
126 |
35 |
1976 |
13 |
— |
106 |
13 |
1977 |
7 |
— |
164 |
11 |
1978 |
3 |
— |
150 |
8 |
1979 |
3 |
— |
65 |
7 |
1980 |
10 |
— |
82 |
3 |
1981 |
3 |
— |
45 |
1 |
1982 |
9 |
— |
64 |
2 |
1983 |
6 |
— |
108 |
— |
1984 |
17 |
— |
103 |
— |
1985to date |
4 |
1 |
107 |
— |
* These figures do not include action taken at local level in regard to breaches of discipline of a minor nature (as provided for in regulation 7 of the 1971 Discipline Regulations) records of which are not readily available.