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. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.
However, I have sought the requested information from the Garda authorities and have provided with the total number of Gardaí currently suspended from duty, along with the number of suspensions per year and the reasons for suspension, in tabular format.
I am also informed by the Garda authorities that disciplinary procedure leading to suspension is a serious matter. Every effort is made to bring disciplinary enquiries to a conclusion in the shortest timeframe. However, the complexities of some cases and legal proceedings may lead to delays in concluding the matter.
Number of Gardaí Currently on Suspension
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110
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SUSPENSIONS BY YEAR (ONGOING)
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No.
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2014
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1
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2016
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2
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2018
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4
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2019
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11
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2020
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31
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2021
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38
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2022
|
23
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Grand Total
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110
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Reason for Suspensions
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No.
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Accessing Garda Info System - Misuse
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6
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Assault - Causing Harm
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9
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Corrupt / Improper Practice
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1
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Discreditable Conduct
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13
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Drugs / Misuse of Drugs
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10
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Domestic Violence Act
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10
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Misuse of Garda Resources
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2
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Neglect of Duty
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1
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Perverting Course of Justice
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16
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Road Traffic Act / Driving Under the Influence
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8
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Sexual Offences
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17
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Theft / Forgery
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17
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Total
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110
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