Crime Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2020

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Questions (154)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

154. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which death threats made against gardaí have been carried out by the instigators; if successful prosecutions have taken place or are pending in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32225/20]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

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.