Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2015
155. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will facilitate members of the Sikh community who want to join An Garda Síochána by allowing them to wear their traditional religious head wear. [6546/15]
View answerThe Garda Síochána uniform and the wearing of any additional items as part of that uniform is a matter for the Garda Commissioner.
The Garda Commissioner advises me that diversity in faith and culture is welcomed in the Garda Síochána but that there would be difficulties with permitting the wearing of religion specific items of uniform which could identify the member of An Garda Síochána with a particular religious ethos.
The Commissioner assures me that the Garda Síochána does not differentiate based on religious beliefs and applies all legislation in accordance with the law and human rights.
