Haddington Road Agreement Review

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 June 2013

Thursday, 13 June 2013

Questions (132)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

132. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that the adjustment measures proposed in the Haddington Road agreement for members of An Garda Síochána will not adversely impact on the quality of policing provided at present in view of the closure of Garda stations and the overall reduction in funding provided for the force in the past few years; if he has commissioned a study of the impact of said measures; if so, if he will provide this information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28505/13]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The Haddington Road Agreement provides for a review of all aspects of the operation and administration of the Garda Síochána. All factors relevant to the continued delivery of an effective policing service will be taken into account in this review.

The terms of the Review are to "encompass all aspects of the operation and administration of An Garda Síochána including:

- the structure, organisation and staffing of An Garda Síochána;

- the deployment of members and civilian staff to relevant and appropriate roles;

- the remuneration and conditions of service of members of An Garda Síochána, including an evaluation of annualised hours/shift pay arrangements;

- the appropriate structured and mechanism for the future resolution of matters relating to pay, industrial relations and attendance matters."

The objective is, and will be, that at all times the most effective and efficient service is provided to the public at all times.

Question No. 133 answered with Question No. 131.