Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 November 2023
436. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí currently on suspension per Garda district; if a breakdown of reasons for suspension is available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53040/23]
View answerAs 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.
However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy and have been advised that the table below sets out the current suspensions and core issues investigated by An Garda Síochána and the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.
I am also advised that a breakdown by Region/Division/District is not available due to data protection as it may lead to identification of individual members.
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CURRENT SUSPENSIONS & CORE ISSUES INVESTIGATED BY AGS & GSOC |
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Main Reason |
Total |
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Accessing Garda Info System |
6 |
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Assault |
9 |
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Corrupt / Improper Practice |
6 |
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Criminal Damage |
1 |
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Discreditable Conduct |
12 |
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Drugs |
5 |
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DVA / Coercive Control |
7 |
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Forgery / Fraud |
3 |
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Harassment |
1 |
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Misuse of Garda Resources |
3 |
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Neglect of Duty |
2 |
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Perverting Course of Justice |
17 |
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Road Traffic Act / DUI |
14 |
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Sexual |
10 |
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Theft / Forgery |
9 |
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Grand Total |
105 |
* The above figures correct as of 29 November, operational and subject to change.
