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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 September 2020

Thursday, 17 September 2020

Questions (159)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

159. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the number of death threats made against members of An Garda Síochána in the course of their work; the regions in which they occurred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24571/20]

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As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the day-to-day management of an Garda Síochána, which includes the investigation of crime, including death threats made against members of An Garda Síochána in the course of their work.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that, for policy and security reasons, An Garda Síochána does not comment on matters of security. 

However, obligations are placed on An Garda Síochána to take appropriate steps to safeguard life. These obligations are fulfilled by providing procedural protection to persons subject of a threat, whether such a person is a member of An Garda Síochána or otherwise.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that current Garda policy provides that when a threat is identified or received, it is assessed by local Garda Management in conjunction / consultation with the Assistant Commissioner, Garda National Crime & Security Intelligence Service.  This threat is then appropriately assessed and a specific Action Plan is put in place to mitigate the risk to the person under threat. The source of the threat is subject of separate investigation in order to identify those involved for consideration by the Law Officers as to whether or not criminal charges should be preferred against the perpetrators.

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