Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
1025. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda personnel in the Clare-Tipperary Garda division who are currently on restricted duties, that is station work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56742/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including decisions on the deployment of personnel among the various divisions. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and have been advised that there are currently 25 Garda personnel in the Clare/ Tipperary Division on restricted duties, which represents approximately 3.7% of the 674 assigned to the division as of 30 November 2023.
These Garda personnel are currently restricted to station work. I am also advised that such restricted duties are based on the medical advice of the Garda Chief Medical Officer.
