Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2016
61. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the new Garda promotions she will bring to Cabinet for decision in advance of the summer recess by number and rank; the concerns, if any, she has with the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23976/16]
View answerI have no plans to bring further recommendations for appointments to the ranks of An Garda Síochána to Government before the Summer recess.
Appointments made by Government to An Garda Síochána are made in accordance with the statutory framework as set out in the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and related regulations. In particular, appointees are drawn in order of merit from panels formed on foot of competitions held by the Garda Commissioner in accordance with the Garda Síochána (Promotion) Regulations 2006. As the Deputy will be aware the Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 contemplates the transfer of this appointment function to the Authority. The relevant provisions will be commenced once the necessary amending regulations have been completed and the Authority is in a position to conduct selection competitions.
