Seamus Kirk
Question:521 Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline the current powers of the Garda Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25140/12]
View answerTuesday, 22 May 2012
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The range of powers and duties of Reserve Gardaí is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to determine under section 15(5) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The duties of a Garda reserve member include the following:
Station duty, other than the care and custody of prisoners.
Assistant to the station orderly.
Communications room duty, to include monitoring CCTV.
Foot patrol, accompanied by a member of the full-time Garda service.
Static security duty.
Road Traffic checkpoint duties, accompanied by a full time member.
Duty at the outer cordon of major events such as festivals and major sporting events.
Assisting in the event of accidents, fires and major emergencies.
Giving evidence in court.
Community / Neighbourhood Policing.
The Government remains strongly committed to the development of the Reserve.