Peadar Tóibín
Ceist:176. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice the process involved in the replacement of a Garda commissioner when a commissioner retires, or when a commissioner’s term comes to an end. [12022/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 20 March 2025
Ceisteanna (176)
Freagraí scríofa
The process of appointment of a person as the Garda Commissioner is laid out in statute.
I will shortly commence the Policing, Security and Community Safety (PSCS) Act 2024 which, when commenced, will repeal the Garda Síochána Act 2005 Act in its entirety.
Section 26 of the 2024 Act, will apply to the appointment of the next Garda Commissioner.
Under this provision, the Government will appoint the Commissioner after a competitive selection process undertaken by Public Jobs at the request of the Minister for Justice.
Before the competition commences, the Minister is required to consult with the Board of An Garda Síochána and the Policing and Community Safety Authority with regard to the criteria relating to knowledge, ability and suitability for appointment as Garda Commissioner and on the recruitment process.
The selection criteria and the recruitment process are then agreed with Public Jobs and having regard to the views of the Board and the PCSA, and the post will be advertised openly by Public Jobs.
As set out in the legislation, the appointment of a new Garda Commissioner is a matter for the Government and will be for a period of five years or until the candidate reaches the age of 62, whichever is the lesser period.