Garda Discipline Regulations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2007

Tuesday, 9 October 2007

Questions (87)

Sean Sherlock

Question:

167 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to the new draft Garda Discipline Regulations which he originally said would be introduced prior to the Dáil Éireann summer recess in 2006 regarding their consideration by the Garda Conciliation Council; when it is expected that the new regulations will be in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22501/07]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Brian Lenihan)

The Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 214 of 2007) were signed on 2nd May 2007 following discussions at the Garda Conciliation Council and at numerous meetings under the auspices of that council involving the representative associations of the members of the Garda Síochána. The regulations became effective on 1st June 2007 and have been in full operation since that date.