Garda Retirements

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 April 2014

Wednesday, 9 April 2014

Questions (134)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

134. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 410 of 1 April 2014 in which he stated that the previous Garda Commissioner was also granted an extension to his term, is it the case that the previous Garda Commissioner had to go through the courts to get his extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16964/14]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

There was no legal action or threat of legal action in relation to the extension of the term of office of former Commissioner Fachtna Murphy. The previous Government appointed Mr Murphy as Commissioner of An Garda Síochána for a period of two years with effect from 21 November 2007. This term of office was extended in February 2009 to the end of 2010.