| Requester | Description Of Request | Decision | Decision Details |
| Journalist | • Details of all costs incurred by An Garda Síochána to date in relation to protests at Leinster House, Kildare St, Dublin 2.
• The records should include the dates of the protest that led to An Garda Síochána incurring costs
• The records should also include an itemised breakdown of costs incurred including but not limited to hiring of security infrastructure; plant hire; and copies of all invoices so far received in relation to same.
• The details of the cost of use of Garda aircraft in in relation to protests at Leinster House.
The time periods can be limited to 1/1/2022 to 31/12/2022 and 23/11/2023 to 31/12/2023. | Part Grant | Decision Letter FOI-000012-2024 Cost Of Protests at Leinster House.pdf (size 2.8 MB) |
| Journalist | Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I wish to seek the following records:
Minutes of the Irish language strategic working group from 1.1.2022 to the present day. | Part Grant | Decision Letter FOI-000016-2024 - Minutes of Irish Language Strategic Working group.pdf (size 2.7 MB) Schedule of Records & Minutes Irish Language Strategic Working Group Records.pdf (size 3.5 MB) |
| Public | I would like to submit a FOI request under Freedom of Information Act 2014 (FOI Act) for the information as follows; 1) Statistical breakdown regarding Garda tasks in the Cork City region, specifically rostered hours for 'on the beat' tasks for visibility and maintaining the peace (Broken down into Events e.g Pairc Uí Chaoimh match days, and Daily Beat Hours to mitigate against anti-social behaviour.). Please provide records over the period 2018-2023. 2) Financial expenditure associated with vehicle maintenance and fuel costs including bicycles. Please provide records over the period 2018-2023. Clarified Request
Thanks for your prompt response.
Indeed, my request pertains specifically to the Cork City region. | Part Grant | Decision Letter FOI-000027-2024 Cork City Garda Resources.pdf (size 1.8 MB) |
| Business/Interest Groups | Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following information in relation to the Road Safety Strategy (RSS) 2021-2030, Phase 1 Action Plan 2021-2024 Action 27 Eliminate the incidence of unaccompanied learner permit drivers. I require details of:
• The role of An Garda Síochána in supporting Action 27
• Full budget allocation assigned to Action 27
• Monetary amounts spent to date
• Progress made to date | Part Grant | Decision Letter FOI-000080-2024 Road Safety Strategy.pdf (size 1.7 MB) |
| Business/Interest Groups | Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would request you to respond to questions included in the attachment.
Q1. Can you please list the number of devices deployed by your organisation for the following?
Device Type Desktop PCs Laptops Mobile Phones Printers
Multi-Functional Devices (MFDs) Tablets Physical Servers Storage Devices (for example: NAS, SAN)
Networking Infrastructure (for example: Switches, Routers, Interfaces, Wireless Access Points)
Security Infrastructure (for example: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Virus Monitoring Tools)
"Q2. Does your organisation plan to procure any of the below enterprise applications or software, if yes, please provide information in the below format.
Please note, if the applications you're planning to procure are not listed below then do mention them separately."
Content Management System
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Inventory Management Software
Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Software
Business Intelligence Systems
Other software/apps (mention the name of the software)
Q3. Do you have any plans to procure End user devices (desktop/laptop/tablet/mobile phones etc)? if yes, please provide information in the below format.
Desktops Laptops Mobile Phones Tablets and Others (Please specify, if Others)
Q4. Do you have any plans to procure below services/softwares? if yes, please provide information in the below format.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cyber Security | Part Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000177_2024_IT_Software_and_Devices.pdf (size 2.1 MB) |
| Business/Interest Groups | Under the FOI Act 2014, I wish to request the following:
a. All records and materials related to the solicitation and acquisition of Axon products by An Garda Síochána, including procurement and tender documents, any/all purchase orders, invoices, marketing materials acquired, licensing agreements, demonstrations and free-trial agreements between January 1, 2022 and May 31, 2024.
b. Names of the specific Axon equipment/devices purchased by An Garda Síochána between January 1, 2022 and May 31, 2024, and the numbers of each device purchased. | Part Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000199_2024_Axon_enquiry.pdf (size 18.8 MB) |
| Journalist | Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the release of records relating to damage caused to Garda vehicles during public order incidents such as protests from November 2023 to date. By this, I mean a list of the damage caused to Garda vehicles (smashed windows, broken emergency lights etc etc), the cause and the cost of maintenance required to repair the vehicles. | Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000266_2024___Damage_caused_Garda_Cars_during_public___.pdf (size 1.7 MB) |
| Journalists | 1) A list of events within the Dublin Region where the Garda Band performed at each day throughout July 2024 in tabular form. Please indicate if each event was an state event or Community event. To be further assistant what I mean as in State event eg performed for a Head of State Arriving etc and a Community event as in performed for Nursing Home, Residents Group etc 2) As of 31st July 2024 The number of Gardai by rank attached to the Garda Band in tabular form | Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000288_2024_Garda_Band_Engagements_and_Staff.pdf (size 1.6 MB) |
| Business/Interest Groups | Under the FOI Act 2014, I wish to request the following:
a. All records and materials related to the solicitation and acquisition of Reveal products by An Garda Síochána, including procurement and tender documents, any/all purchase orders, invoices, marketing materials acquired, licensing agreements, demonstrations and free-trial agreements between January 1, 2022 and August 2, 2024.
b. Names of the specific Reveal equipment/devices/software purchased by An Garda Síochána between January 1, 2022 and August 2, 2024, and the numbers of each device purchased. | Part Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000291_2024_Reveal_Products.pdf (size 17.6 MB) |
| Public | Can you tell me the following information under the Freedom of information Act 2014 1) A list of small capital works projects that were funded by An Garda Siochana Small Capital Works projects to Garda stations within Dublin Region in the years of 2023 and to-date in 2024 in tabular form. Please exclude any small capital works projects that were funded by the OPW
2) A list of minor capital works projects that are normally covered by AGS Small Capital Works Programme eg station car park remarking, small electric works where the costs don't exceed €7,500 etc | Part Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000344_2024__Small_Capital_Works_Projects.pdf (size 4.2 MB) |
| Journalists | I am wondering if you could provide me with how many fines were generated by GoSafe speed detection vans in county Longford in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and, if you have the figures available, so far in 2024 respectively with the total number of fines and the total amount in euros generated please? | Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000360_2024_GoSafe_fine_revenue_Longford.pdf (size 1.5 MB) |
| Journalists | In accordance with Section 7 of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997 & 2003 & 2015 I wish to request access to the following records, which I believe to be held by your Department/organization: I would to know the total amount of fine revenue from penalty point offences detected by Go Safe vans in County Roscommon from June 28th 2023 to date. If possible I would like this information broken down by year and Go Safe van location. | Part Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000350_2024_GoSafe_fine_revenue_Roscommon.pdf (size 1.5 MB) |
| Journalists | Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records, in their original form where possible, please: 1. Fine revenue generated by GoSafe speed detection vans in County Waterford since 2019, broken down by year and location, and the overall number of speeding fines issued in the county in the same timeframe and breakdown.
2. Details of the overall number of speeding fines, by any method, issued to road users in County Waterford, and their locations (detailed by road if available) broken down by year and location since 2019.
3. Details of the overall number of fines issued to road users in County Waterford for using mobile phones while driving, by year since 2019 | Part Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000361_2024_Go_Safe_Fines_Revenue_Waterford.pdf (size 1.7 MB) |
| Journalists | Original Request:
Under the AIE Regulations, I am seeking the following:
- a copy of the minutes of the meetings of the audit and risk committee for the period 1 Aug 2023 to date.
I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format. Clarified Request:
This one was intended to be under FOI.
Apologies for any confusion. | Part Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000336_2024_Copy_of_Minutes_of_Audit_and_Risk_Committee_01_08_23_to_date.pdf (size 9 MB) |
| Public | Breakdown per year from 2017 - 2024 to date of any money received by the Garda College and/or an Garda Síochána directly or indirectly as a result of the licencing system in place for use of the Garda College swimming pool and their sports fields. Total amount per year to be broken down by A0 Sports Fields and B) Swimming pool. This request is made under the FOI Act. | Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000357_2024_Revenue_from_Garda_College_Pool_and_Sports_Fields.pdf (size 1.6 MB) |
| Journalists | I wish to apply under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following information relating to finance and procurement:
1. The number of units of incapacitant sprays designed specifically for use on dogs (also known as dog deterrent spray) purchased by An Garda Siochana in each of the last five years (dating back to the beginning of 2019).
2. The amount spent on the above items in each of the last five years (dating back to the beginning of 2019). | Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000362_2024_Spend_on_Dog_Deterrant_Spray.pdf (size 1.6 MB) |
| Public | I would like to make a FOI request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. Under section 7 of this act, I would like access to the records held by An Garda Siochana. The information I am seeking relates the road traffic enforcement fines revenue relating to the R830 Kill Lane, R827 Deansgrange Rd and R827 Clonkeen Rd Dublin.
In excel or pdf format, I am seeking the monthly monetary amount of all Fixed Charge Notices issued by An Garda Siochana on this road from 1 July 2023 to 31 August 2024, broken down by offence group and road (if possible). | Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000375_2024___FCN_Revenue_R830___R827.pdf (size 1.7 MB) |
| Journalist | Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following information related to Human Resources: - Records of active gardaí by breakdown of gender and race in the years 2022, 2023, 2024.
- Record of internal complaints (within the workplace) on the subject of racial discrimination for the years 2022, 2023, 2024.
- Record of complaints from citizens on the subject of racial discrimination for the years 2022, 2023, 2024.
- Record of all disciplinary actions taken, including suspensions, for matters arising from racial discrimination complaints in the years 2022, 2023, 2024. | Part Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000388_2024___Complaints_of_Gender_Discrimination.pdf (size 2 MB) |
| Journalists | - Records of spending on Minority Awareness Training, Racial Discrimination Awareness Training, Racial Profiling, or an equivalent training course for An Garda Síochána members, in the years 2023 and 2024.
- Records pertaining to the number of attendees on the aforementioned training courses in the years 2023 and 2024.
- Records of all modules, and an outline of the module content covered, for trainee gardaí in Templemore Garda College. | Part Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000387_2024_Minority_and_Racial_Awarness_Training.pdf (size 2.1 MB) |
| Business/Interest Group | Under the FOI Act 2014, I wish to request the following:
a. All records and materials related to the solicitation and acquisition of Motorola products by An Garda Síochána, including procurement and tender documents, any/all purchase orders, invoices, marketing materials acquired, licensing agreements, demonstrations and free-trial agreements between January 1, 2022 and September 5, 2024.
b. Names of the specific Reveal equipment/devices/software purchased by An Garda Síochána between January 1, 2022 and September 5, 2024, and the numbers of each device purchased. Clarified point B:
Many thanks - yes, it should be Motorola. | Part Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000346_2024___Motorola_Products.pdf (size 3.7 MB) Invoices-Copy.pdf (size 852.5 KB) Purchase_Orders.pdf (size 278.6 KB) Quotes.pdf (size 1.3 MB) Service_Contract.pdf (size 11.5 MB) |
| Journalist | Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:
- a copy of all HQ directives issued by AGS in the period 1 Jan 2022 to date.
I'm happy to confine this request to the following six:
036/2022 Professional Boundaries & Abuse of Power for Sexual Gain.
HQ.075.2023 - Domestic Violence Leave
HQ.006.2023 – Carryover of Annual Leave to the 2023-2024 Annual Leave Year for Garda Members
HQ.070.2024 – Management and Accrual of Annual Leave for Garda Members
HQ.026.2024 – Carryover of Annual Leave to the 2024/2025 Annual Leave Year for Garda Members
HQ.022.2024 – Revised Rate of Overnight Subsistence Allowance for Members of An Garda Síochána, Effective from 1 January 2024 | Part Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000374_2024___HQ_Directives_2022_to_date.pdf (size 1.7 MB) HQ_006_2023.pdf (size 256.4 KB) HQ_022_2024.pdf (size 255.4 KB) HQ_026_2024.pdf (size 294.1 KB) HQ_036_2022.pdf (size 364.5 KB) HQ_070_2024.pdf (size 344.4 KB) HQ_075_2023.pdf (size 566.3 KB) |
| Journalists | I wish to obtain the following records under the Freedom of Information Act. I wish to obtain all briefing notes and memos prepared for the Garda Commissioner on the Standard Funding Threshold issue. I also wish to obtain copies of all communications or correspondence received and sent to the Department of Finance and the Department of Justice on the same issue. I also wish to obtain any correspondence sent to and from Garda Headquarters to the Policing Authority on the STF. | Part Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000379_2024_Standard_Funding_Threshold_Communictaion.pdf (size 3.2 MB) |
| Public | How many suspended members of AGS, using Commissioner's Report August 2024, are in receipt of Suspension Allowance? How many members of AGS, by core Issues investigated, are in receipt of Suspension Allowance.? How much is the Suspension allowance? Can the amount vary from one Guard to another depending on the Core Issues being investigated? Is there a maximum length that a Guard can receive Suspension Allowance? | Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000427_2024_Suspension_Allowance.pdf (size 1.6 MB) |
| Public | Original Request:
I wish to receive under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, to cover the period 8 October 2023-present, the following: • A breakdown of the resources used and expenses incurred [per item line] for each pro-Palestinian protest, including at Shannon Airport. Please provide in spreadsheet format if possible. Refined request:
As requested, please find below my refined request: A breakdown of the resources used and expenses incurred [per item line] for each pro-Palestinian protest in the following divisions:
• All Dublin Metropolitan region divisions
• Cork City Division
• Clare Division | Part Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000470_2024_Pro_Palestinian_Protest_Costs.pdf (size 1.7 MB) |
