Cathal Crowe
Question:1024. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda personnel in the Clare-Tipperary Garda division who are suspended currently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56741/23]
View answerWednesday, 17 January 2024
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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 have sought the information requested by the Deputy in relation to the Clare/Tipperary division and have been advised by the Garda Authorities that figures under 10 cannot be released as it could identify the individuals involved.
For the Deputy's information, the Garda Commissioner provides monthly overall figures on persons suspended in An Garda Síochána to the independent Policing Authority. These reports are published and available at:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/publications/general-reports/commissioner-s-monthly-reports-to-policing-authority/