Jim O'Callaghan
Question:1094. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice how many gardaí were suspended from the force in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37495/23]
View answerMonday, 11 September 2023
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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, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities and have been informed that 44 members of An Garda Síochána were suspended from duty commencing on a date between 1 January 2022 and the 31 December 2022.