Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026
611. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of ongoing internal inquires and suspensions in relation to staff members in the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. [32062/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe vast majority of Gardaí serve with integrity and work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. However, there are robust procedures in place to allow the Garda Commissioner to deal with any allegations of misconduct and the Commissioner is committed to ensuring that the highest levels of integrity are maintained by Gardaí.
The Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, led by the Assistant Commissioner for Organised and Serious Crime, holds a national investigative remit and is specialised in the area of major crime investigation. It undertakes and supports investigations on the direction of the Garda Commissioner.
I am informed by Garda authorities that the information requested cannot be disclosed. If such investigations or suspensions are ongoing, the numbers would be so low as to render them sensitive in both operational and data protection terms.
The Deputy may be interested to note that in the interest of transparency, the Commissioner's monthly report to the Policing and Community Safety Authority contains figures on the number of suspended Gardaí and a breakdown of the main issue behind each suspension. These reports can be found at the below link: www.garda.ie/en/about-us/publications/general-reports/commissioner-s-monthly-reports-to-policing-and-community-safety-authority/.
