Policing Co-operation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 May 2023

Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Questions (114)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

114. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if he will clarify the procedures and protocols that are in place for the deployment and operational use of members of An Garda Síochána outside of this jurisdiction. [26566/23]

Written answers

Minister for Justice (Deputy Helen McEntee)

As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes all operational policing matters. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions.

Where it is proposed by the Garda Commissioner to deploy Garda members abroad, it falls within the statutory framework set out in Section 51 of the Garda Síochána Act (as amended) and as necessary Ministerial or Government approval is sought.