Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2017
131. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the specific objectives and criteria set between her Department and the then Garda Commissioner that had to be met for performance-related awards to be paid to senior gardaí as part of the scheme run by the committee for performance awards for the years 2003 to 2007, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23207/17]
View answer132. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the key performance indicators that were utilised or considered by her Department and the then Garda Commissioner that had to be met for performance-related awards to be paid to senior gardaí as part of the scheme run by the committee for performance awards for the years 2003 to 2007, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23208/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 131 and 132 together.
The operation of the scheme Performance-related Awards Scheme in the Civil Service, the Defence Forces, Local Authorities and An Garda Síochána was overseen by the Committee for Performance Awards (CPA) under the aegis of the Department of Finance. The CPA monitored the application of the scheme and approved recommendations for awards. The scheme applied to the ranks of Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner in An Garda Síochána from 2002 until 2009 when the scheme was abolished. The Garda Commissioner was responsible for agreeing objectives, reviewing assessments and making recommendations on the appropriate award, having regard to the guidelines for the operation of the scheme. However, the ultimate decision on making awards was a matter for the CPA.
I have requested the specific information sought by the Deputy from the Garda Commissioner and I will write directly to him when it is to hand.
