Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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244. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of sworn members of An Garda Síochána who have been convicted of criminal charges over the past ten years; the number of members to whom salaries have continued to be paid post conviction; the amount in each of the past ten years; the number taken off payroll post conviction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46244/19]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will appreciate that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the administration and management of An Garda Síochána is a matter for the Garda Commissioner.

I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matters raised by the Deputy. I will write directly to the Deputy once I receive it.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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245. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of civilian members of An Garda Síochána that were investigated and subsequently suspended who are in receipt of pay; the years in this regard; the number not in receipt of pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46245/19]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will appreciate, disciplinary matters within An Garda Síochána are governed by the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations 2007 and are a matter for the Garda Commissioner and not for me as Minister.

I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that 3 Garda staff (civilian) members of An Garda Síochána were investigated and subsequently suspended with pay during the years 2010 to 2019 (to date).

I am advised by the Commissioner that 1 Garda staff member was suspended with pay in 2010. I am further advised that 2 members were suspended with pay in 2018.

I am informed that no Garda staff members were suspended without pay during this period.