Human Resources - General Decision Logs - 2023

Journalist

Journalists

Journalist

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would like to request:

The total number of gardai who are currently suspended from duty, with a breakdown by the year in which they were suspended; along with a breakdown by the reason why they suspended.
The total number of gardai who have been dismissed in each of the past five years, with a breakdown by year; along with a breakdown by the reason they were dismissed.

Journalist

I would like to apply for the following records under the Freedom of Information Act:

* Minutes of Garda Trainee Steering Group Minutes from October 1 2022 to date.

Journalist

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:
- a copy of the data that issued in response to the following FOI request but updated to cover the calendar year 2022: https://www.garda.ie/en/information-centre/freedom-of-information/decision-log/decision-letter-foi-000408-2019.pdf
I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

• The number of complaints of workplace bullying of gardaí received by An Garda Síochána in 2022 - along with the number of these (in each year) that were sent forward for investigation, and the number of which resulted in disciplinary action, and information on the nature of the disciplinary action. I would also like a breakdown by gender of all of the above stats.
• The number of complaints of workplace harassment of gardaí received by An Garda Síochána in 2022 - along with the number of these (in each year) that were sent forward for investigation, and the number of which resulted in disciplinary action, and information on the nature of the disciplinary action. I would also like a breakdown by gender of all of the above stats.
• The number of complaints of workplace sexual harassment of gardaí received by An Garda Síochána in 2022 - along with the number of these (in each year) that were sent forward for investigation, and the number of which resulted in disciplinary action, and information on the nature of the disciplinary action. I would also like a breakdown by gender of all of the above stats.

Public

Request:
I would like to request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act.
1.The number of Garda Siochána staff accused of sexual assault AND/OR rape since January 2019, to now (08/02/2023), including their job title and rank.
2.The number of police staff accused of sexual harassment since January 2019, to now (08/02/2023), including their job title and rank.
3.How many faced subsequent proceedings, and what were these proceedings?
4.A breakdown of what exactly the offence was (e.g. sexual harassment, indecent exposure, rape).

Clarified Request:
Thanks for the response. The request is in relation to Garda members, i.e those that actively serve in the Irish police force, as opposed to members of Garda staff like those in administration.

Journalists

Request:
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:
- a record/database/spreadsheet of the number of days lost to illness by garda staff in 2022 in the following categories: flu/viral, mental health, musculoskeletal, not provided, other-please specify, post pregnancy, pregnancy related, surgery/post op, injury on duty: accident, injury on duty: RTA, malicious injury off duty, malicious injury on duty, occupational illness arising from duty, critical illness.
- a record/database/spreadsheet of the number of days lost to illness by garda staff in total for 2022.

Clarified Request:

FOI -I would like to clarify if you are looking for records for Garda Members or Garda Staff in your request below.

Requestor - Both please. And if possible, if the figures could be provided separately

Journalist

Request:

- How many people completed the fitness Test to become a garda in 2022? Please provide this information as an overall total, then by total males and total females, then by age bracket Under 20, Under 25, Under 30, Under 35, 36 and over.
- How many people passed the fitness Test to become a garda in 2022? Please provide this information as an overall total, then by total males and total females, then by age bracket Under 20, Under 25, Under 30, Under 35, 36 and over.
- How many people failed the fitness test to become a garda in 2022? Please provide this information as an overall total, then by total males and total females, then by age bracket Under 20, Under 25, Under 30, Under 35, 36 and over.
- How many people completed the physical competence test to become a garda in 2022? Please provide this information as an overall total, then by total males and total females, then by age bracket Under 20, Under 25, Under 30, Under 35, 36 and over.
- How many people passed the physical competence test to become a garda in 2022? Please provide this information as an overall total, then by total males and total females, then by age bracket Under 20, Under 25, Under 30, Under 35, 36 and over.
- How many people failed the physical competence test to become a garda in 2022? Please provide this information as an overall total, then by total males and total females, then by age bracket Under 20, Under 25, Under 30, Under 35, 36 and over.

Journalist

Under the 2014 Freedom Of Infomation act I wish to request records pertaining to the following:
In regard to the area of Ongar, Dublin 15,
In 2022 and 2023 how emergency calls recorded on the PULSE database and/or were made to Blanchardstown Garda station, Lucan Garda station or 999/112 in relation to Ongar?
How many of these were responded to?
What was the average response time?
How many assaults were reported?
How many burglaries were reported?
How many requests for Garda assistance did Gardai not respond and follow up upon?
How many domestic violence related calls were made?
How many domestic violence related calls were not responded to?
Has crime increased in Ongar in 2023 compared with 2022? If so, by what percentage?
Also, pertaining to Blanchardstown Garda station:
How many Gardai are currently based in Blanchardstown Garda station?
How many have left the force in Blanchardstown 2023, so far?
What number have joined the force in Blanchardstown in 2023, so far?
How many Gardai were there in year ending 2021?
How many left the force in Blanchardstown in 2021?
What number joined the force in Blanchardstown in 2021?
How many Gardai were there in year ending 2022?
How many left the force in Blanchardstown in 2022?
What number joined the force in Blanchardstown in 2022?

Public

I wish to make a FOI Request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014.

I wish to know the total amount of new members of the Garda Síochána who have been assigned to the DMR West Division in 2022 and so far this year.
I also wish to know the total amount of new members of the Garda Síochána who have been assigned to Clondalkin Garda Station.

I also wish to know the total amount of members of the Garda Síochána in the DMR West Division who are currently suspended from duty, if any. I also wish to know if any members of the Garda Síochána based in Clondalkin Garda Station are suspended from duty.

Public

Thank you for the attached information.

I'm am seeking clarity regarding the Analyst allowance. The information supplied is that the allowance is no longer payable. I have it on good authority that the allowance is still being paid. Garda HR bulletin 14 of 2023 indicates a member is being paid the allowance.

Therefore I submit an updated request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014.

Expert Allowance:
1: Qualifying conditions to be eligible to receive the allowance - what degree/experience is required
2: Is the allowance only payable to Technical Bureau members? If no who else is eligible?
3: How is a member assessed if they are eligible for the allowance?

Analyst (Garda) Allowance:
1: Qualifying conditions to be eligible to receive the allowance - what degree/experience is required
2: How is a member assessed if they are eligible for the allowance?

Public

I wish to make a Freedom of information request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I wish to be provided with data (in excel format if available) of the resources assigned to community policing per individual Garda division for the preceding 12 month period.

I wish to have the numbers of active Community Policing Teams per division, the numbers of Community gardai and their rank per CPT, the number of patrol vehicles per CPT and the number of incidents responded to per CPT.

Public Representatives

I wish to request the following information in relation to Garda numbers for Co Meath only, under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (FOI ACT).

1. The number of Gardai attached to the division and a break down per station.
2. Number of new recruits in the division in the last 4 years.
3. Number of retired and resigned Gardai in the division in the last 4 years.
4. Number of Gardai deemed non effective or on restricted duties by Garda Chief Medical Officer.
5. Number of Gardai eligible for retirement in the next 2 years.

Public

1.How many Gardai have died by suicide in the last 10 years (Annual Breakdown)?
2.How many Gardai have attempted to die in the last 10 years (Annual Breakdown)?
3. How many Gardai have been discharged on mental health grounds in the last 10 years (Annual Breakdown)?
4. How many Gardai have reported ill with mental health in the last 10 years (Annual Breakdown)?
5. How many Gardai have engaged with the Employee Assistance Programme in relation to mental health in the last 10 years (Annual Breakdown)?

Client

I request the following records; I am currently studying for a Post Graduate Certificate in Workplace Wellness in Trinity College. As part of this course I am required to examine wellbeing in An Garda Síochána. The data I am requesting will be used solely for this purpose and will be disposed of appropriately afterwards. I am seeking data for 2020 – 2023 inclusive relating to Garda Members (All ranks) and Garda Staff (Civilians) to identify the impact of our wellbeing strategy on our members health physical and psychological. I respectfully request the following data:
1.Figures relating to the number of days lost due to illness by a) Garda Members (all ranks) and b) Garda staff (civilians) for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date, including specifics around critical illness, occupational injury/illness arising from duty and ordinary illness as recorded on SR1 forms and SAMS.
2.Figures relating to the number of a) Garda members (all ranks) and b) Garda Staff (civilians) for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date who took sickness absence due to Mental Health illness.
3.Figures relating to the number of days taken/lost of a) Garda members (all ranks) and b) Garda Staff (civilians) for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date because of Mental Health Illness.
4.Figures relating to the number of a) Garda members (all ranks) and b) Garda Staff (civilians) for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date that were referred for psychiatric/psychological assessment by the Garda Occupational health office.
5.Figures of a) Garda members (all ranks) and b) Garda Staff (civilians) for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date who have died by suicide.
6.Figures relating to a) Garda members (all ranks) and b) Garda Staff (civilians) for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date detailing their ranks if possible who resigned of their own volition or resigned in lieu of dismissal.
7.Figures relating to a) Garda members (all ranks) and b) Garda Staff (civilians) for projected retirements for the remainder of 2023 and 2024 including details of any early retirements.
8.Figures of a) Garda members (all ranks) and b) Garda Staff (civilians) on the date of processing this application for the following:
o Presenteeism- members actively reporting for duty
o Maternity leave
o Paternity leave
o Parental leave
o Career break
o Suspended
o Sick leave including uncertified sick, certified sick, injury on duty.

Public

1.How many Gardai have died by suicide in the last 10 years (Annual Breakdown)?
2.How many Gardai have attempted to die in the last 10 years (Annual Breakdown)?
3. How many Gardai have been discharged on mental health grounds in the last 10 years (Annual Breakdown)?
4. How many Gardai have reported ill with mental health in the last 10 years (Annual Breakdown)?
5. How many Gardai have engaged with the Employee Assistance Programme in relation to mental health in the last 10 years (Annual Breakdown)?

Public

I wish to be furnished with the following;
      1. The number of Garda Members having reached 60 years of age afforded an extension to service from 30 September 2021 to 30 September 2023.
      2. Breakdown by Gender of those afforded an extension to service.
      3. Breakdown by Rank of those afforded an extension to service.

Journalist

I would like to obtain the following information under the Freedom of Information Act.

1. How many gardaí in Donegal Division have taken sick leave in the first six months of this year?

2. Can I have a breakdown of the length of time gardaí in Donegal Division have taken sick leave in the first six months of this year, for example, one week, one month etc?

3. What are the reasons cited for sick leave in the first six months of this year, for example, injury at work, stress, mental health difficulties?

Journalist

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:
- an anonymised record indicating the number of gardaí who have been convicted of a crime since 1 Jan 2020, to include an identifier such as X, Y, Z, the gender of the officer, the nature/type of conviction, and the status of any disciplinary action that was taken against them, and whether the officer remains a serving member.

Journalist

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following data for each of 2020, 2021, 2022, and thus far in 2023:
- the number of members who were paid temporary rehabilitation remuneration and the amount paid out in TRR for each year.
- the number of members who were forced to retire due to "ordinary illness" in each year.
- the number of members who were forced to retire due to "injury on duty" in each year.
- the number of members who were forced to retire due to "critical (or long-term) illness" in each year.

Journalist

Will you supply me with the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014

The number of new recruits Gardai were allocated to each station within DMR in tabular form following the most recent attestation on 15th December

Journalists

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would like to request:

The total number of gardai who are currently suspended from duty, with a breakdown by the year in which they were suspended; along with a breakdown by the reason why they suspended.
The total number of gardai who have been dismissed in each of the past five years, with a breakdown by year; along with a breakdown by the reason they were dismissed.

Journalist

I am seeking something for Garda that in other organizations is sometimes called a "roster of forms." This is basically a document that lists all the forms used by a policing organization, along with metadata that varies from one agency to another

Journalists

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would like to request the total number of attacks on gardai in (i) 2021, (II) 2022 and (iii) 2023, with a breakdown by garda division, and by the injuries that were suffered.