Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for all matters relating to HR matters within An Garda Síochána, including Garda annual leave. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that while the Roster and Duty Management System (RDMS) does contain information on members annual leave entitlements, the system is not fully deployed throughout the organisation and consequently does not contain data on all members.

I am further advised by An Garda Síochána that a return from each Garda Division would require a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources to compile.