Alan Kelly
Question:293. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí by rank who are currently suspended from any Garda divisions in Limerick. [56082/22]
View answerThursday, 10 November 2022
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I have sought information from the Garda authorities in order to answer the Deputy's question, however this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy again when the information is to hand.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 293 of 10 November 2022 where you sought:
“The number of Gardaí by rank who are currently suspended from any Garda divisions in Limerick”
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.
As you 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.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that 13 Garda members are currently suspended from duty in the Limerick Division. I am further informed that a breakdown by rank is not provided as to do so could lead to identification of these members.
I am advised that there is no maximum duration that a member of An Garda Síochána can be suspended for, as each case is different and has to be decided on its merits. Each suspension is reviewed on a regular basis for any changes in circumstances.
I am informed 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.
I hope that this information is of assistance.