Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 May 2023
117. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if he will clarify the procedures and protocols that are in place for the deployment and operational use of police officers from other jurisdictions in this State. [26569/23]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), including all operational policing matters.
I am advised by An Garda Síochána that foreign police organisations have been given permission to operate in Ireland only in specific circumstances, including:
• Where they are part of protection arrangements for visiting foreign dignitaries;
• Where they are seeking to interview or conduct other police activities such as statement-taking, where a witness or other relevant person may reside in Ireland;
• Where their presence may be in uniform and on official business but relates to invited participation in a community-focused event.
Where permission is granted in respect of the above, An Garda Síochána enters into an agreement in respect of procedures and protocols to be adhered to, and An Garda Síochána directly supervises such activity as occurs within the State.
