An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 February 2022

Thursday, 17 February 2022

Questions (122)

Ruairí Ó Murchú

Question:

122. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 143 of 24 November 2021, if she will consult with the Garda Commissioner on plans for former Garda reservists to receive a commemorative medal in 2022 for the centenary anniversary of the foundation of An Garda Síochána given that many former reservists have given years of voluntary service and regular ex-gardaí are receiving one. [6526/22]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

As you will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including commemorative matters. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.  I understand, however, that the matter referred to by the Deputy is currently under consideration by the Garda authorities, and I will write to the Deputy when I have an update in this regard.