asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who were dismissed or had disciplinary action taken against them during each of the years 1980 to 1985 inclusive; if he will give a breakdown of these figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Garda Dismissals.
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Limerick East): Under the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations, 1971, the enforcement of discipline within the force is a matter for the Garda authorities, who have informed me that the particulars sought by the Deputy are as set out in the following tabular statement:
|
Year |
Dismissal |
Otherwise Disciplined* |
|
1980 |
10 |
85 |
|
1981 |
3 |
46 |
|
1982 |
9 |
66 |
|
1983 |
6 |
108 |
|
1984 |
17 |
103 |
|
1985 |
4 |
128 |
*These figures do not include action taken at local level in regard to breaches of discipline of a minor nature (as provided for in regulation 7 of the 1971 Discipline Regulations) records of which are not readily available.