Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2022
654. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if any further official events will take place to commemorate the centenary of the foundation of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51513/22]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, Ireland marked the centenary of An Garda Síochána in 2022 with a number of official events.
Four national commemorative events have already taken place this year to mark the centenary. These are:
- 24 May 2022: Gresham Hotel, Dublin to commemorate the inaugural meeting of the committee which founded An Garda Síochána.
- 13 July 2022: An Garda Síochána launched Garda Centenary Photographic Archive 1922 - 2022.
- 27 August 2022: National Commemorative Event in Dublin Castle.
- 5 September 2022: An Garda Síochána Launched Official Centenary Book - The Guardians
I am informed that there is one national commemorative event scheduled for the remainder of the year. This event will be held in St Patrick's Hall on 10 December 2022.
I am also informed that a number of localised events have taken place in Divisions across the country, in addition to the national events. These events have included the presentation of a Centenary Service Medal to all serving and retired Garda members and a coin to Garda staff. There have also been local exhibitions on Garda history and heritage.
