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An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Questions (1296, 1297)

Niall Collins

Question:

1296. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardai on suspension by each Garda division in each of the years 2018, 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2017/22]

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Niall Collins

Question:

1297. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí that stood suspended from duty on 31 December 2021 for 0 to 3, 0 to 6, 0 to 12, 0 to 18, 0 to 24, 0 to 36, 0 to 48 and in excess of 48 months, analysed by Garda division; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2018/22]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1296 and 1297 together.

As the Deputy will appreciate, disciplinary matters within An Garda Síochána are governed by the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) and the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations 2007, as amended by the Garda Síochána (Discipline) (Amendment) Regulations 2011, and are a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I have no role in these independent functions.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that the tables below sets out the number of Gardaí on suspension at the end of each of the years 2018 up to and including 2021; and the number of Gardaí­ that were suspended from duty on 31 December 2021 for 0 to 3, 0 to 6, 0 to 12, 0 to 18, 0 to 24, 0 to 36, 0 to 48 and in excess of 48 months.

I am further advised that it is not possible to provide the number of members by Division as this may identify individual members.

Year

Total number of members suspended at December 2018 up to December 2021

2018

37

2019

42

2020

67

2021

91

Suspended from Duty

No. of Gardaí on 31 December 2021 

0-3 Months

15

3-6 Months

14

6-12 Months

12

12-18 Months

17

18-24 Months

16

24-36 Months

10

36-48 Months

4

In excess of 48 Months

3

Total 

91

The total figure of 91 above includes 87 full-time Garda members and 4 Garda Reserve.

I am advised that in all cases where a member of An Garda Síochána is suspended, they are informed of the reason(s) for the suspension. The suspended member is informed of the availability of the Garda Employee Assistance Service and given contact details by a Liaison Officer. Upon suspension, the member is served with a notice which sets out the conditions attached to the suspension and the entitlements or otherwise of the suspended member.

Question No. 1297 answered with Question No. 1296.
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