An Garda Síochána

Thursday, 23 June 2022

Questions (389)

Michael Ring

Question:

389. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who are presently on sick leave for more than 1, 1 to 3, 3 to 6 and 6 to 12 months and more than a year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33327/22]

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Written answers

Minister for Justice

I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, unfortunately this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy again once the information is to hand.

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51

I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 389 of 23 June 2022 where you sought:

“The number of Gardaí who are presently on sick leave for more than 1, 1 to 3, 3 to 6 and 6 to 12 months and more than a year; and if she will make a statement on the matter.”

As you will recall, I sought the information you requested from the Garda authorities and undertook to contact you again once the information was to hand. The delay in responding is regretted.

As you are aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. This includes responsibility for personnel and human resources matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters.

I am advised by the Garda Authorities that the table below displays the number of Garda members who are presently on sick leave for more than 1, 1 to 3, 3 to 6 and 6 to 12 months and more than a year.

	Number of Members absent due to Ordinary Illness	Number of Members absent due to Injury on Duty
1 – 3 Months	126	16
3 – 6 Months	72	13
6 – 12 Months	50	24
1 Year +	53	114

*Sick Leave Statistics as recorded on SAMS and reported @ 16/11/2022

Further detailed information in relation to the Garda workforce, including in relation to sick leave and absences, can be found in the Garda Commissioner’s monthly reports to the Policing Authority. This information is updated every month with the latest data provided by An Garda Síochána, and can be found on the Policing Authority’s website at the following link:

https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/publications/general-reports/commissioner-s-monthly-reports-to-policing-authority/

I hope that this information is of assistance.