Human Resources - General Decision Logs - 2025

Original Request Received:
Faoin Acht um Shaoráil Faisnéise 2014, is mian liom iarratas a dhéanamh ar an eolas seo a leanas:
1. Miontuairiscí ó chruinnithe an ghrúpa oibre Gaeilge an Gharda Síochána do na blianta 2022, 2023 & 2024.
2. Miontuairiscí ó chruinnithe an ghrúpa Rialachais na Gaeilge an Gharda Síochána do na blianta 2022, 2023 & 2024.
3. Cóip don mhonatóireacht, anailís agus dul chun cinn Straitéis Ghaeilge an Gharda Síochána 2022–2025 mar atá leagtha amach sa phlean gníomhaíochta atá sa straitéis do na blianta 2022, 2023 & 2024.

Translated Version:
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request the following information:
1. Minutes from the meetings of the Garda Síochána's Irish language working group for the years 2022, 2023 & 2024.
2. Minutes from the meetings of the Garda Síochána Irish Language Governance group for the years 2022, 2023 & 2024.
3. A copy for monitoring, analysis and progress of the Garda Síochána Irish Language Strategy 2022–2025 as set out in the action plan contained in the strategy for the years 2022, 2023 & 2024.
I would like to receive all the information electronically and in the language it was written without translation. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding my application.

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would like to request the following
The minutes from the meetings held by the Irish Language Subcommittee (a subcommittee within the Irish language strategic working group) from 2022 to date.

Decision_Letter_FOI_000085_2025___Minutes_of_Irish_language_Subcommittee_2022_to_Date.pdf (size 1.6 MB)

Records_FOI_000085_2025.pdf (size 1.7 MB)

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:

The figures on numbers of Gardaí who are currently active and serving members of Road Policing Units in the Cork City and North Cork divisions, broken down by which station they operate from.

Decision_Letter_FOI_000113_2025_No_of_Gardai_in_roads_policing_units_Cor___.pdf (size 1.3 MB)

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following records:
• Copies of any internal reports, briefing documents, or analysis conducted by An Garda Síochána regarding the review and revision of the Physical Competency Test (PCT) for new recruits, from January 2014 to the present.
• Any impact assessments or risk assessments conducted by An Garda Síochána on the effect of lowering fitness standards for recruits on operational policing effectiveness and public safety.

Decision_Letter_FOI-00015-2025_PCT_Test

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following records:
• Copies of any internal reports, briefing documents, or analysis conducted by An Garda Síochána regarding the review and revision of the Physical Competency Test (PCT) for new recruits, from January 2014 to the present.
• Any impact assessments or risk assessments conducted by An Garda Síochána on the effect of lowering fitness standards for recruits on operational policing effectiveness and public safety.

Decision_Letter_FOI_000105_2025_PCT_Test-Copy.pdf (size 2 MB)

Email_from_College.pdf (size 1.2 MB)

Final_Report_11_11_24.pdf (size 1.3 MB)

PCA_Presentation.pdf (size 2.1 MB)

I wish to apply under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following information relating to human resources

The number of applicants who failed the pre-entry fitness test for the Garda college in 2024 broken down by age category, gender and test-type (press-ups, sit-ups, bleep test and circuit test)

Decision_Letter_FOI_000101_2025___No_of_applicants_who_failed_pre_entry.pdf (size 1.5 MB)

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking records detailing the failure rates for the Physical Competency Test (PCT) for new Garda recruits over the past ten years, from January 2014 to the present. Specifically, I request:

• A yearly breakdown of the overall failure rates for the PCT.
• A breakdown of failure rates by each individual exercise undertaken as part of the PCT, if available.
• Any changes made to the exercises included in the PCT over this period and their corresponding failure rates before and after modifications.

Decision_Letter_FOI_000106_2025_Failure_rates_PCT.pdf (size 1.5 MB)

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking records detailing expenditure by An Garda Síochána on LGBT-related initiatives and materials from January 2018 to the present. Specifically, I request:
1. Procurement and Budgeting:
o Any internal budget breakdowns, procurement records, or financial reports that detail spending on LGBT awareness initiatives or events, including sponsorship or participation in Pride-related activities.
2. Branded Items & Uniform Modifications:
o Records related to the purchase of lanyards, flags, badges, or other promotional materials incorporating LGBT-related symbols.
3. Vehicle Modifications:
o Records of expenditure related to the wrapping or decorating of Garda vehicles with LGBT-themed imagery, including procurement documents, contracts, and invoices.
4. Training & Internal Networks:
o Records of funding allocated to LGBT-focused internal networks, training programs, or partnerships with external LGBT advocacy groups.
5. Future Expenditure Plans:
o Any projected or approved budgets for LGBT-related initiatives in 2024 and 2025.

Decision_Letter_FOI_000104_2024_Spend_on_LGBT.pdf (size 1.7 MB)

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting access to the following records:
1. All internal correspondence (including but not limited to emails, memos, meeting minutes, and reports) between the Garda Appointments Office, the Garda College, and the Public Appointments Service regarding recruitment delays, suitability checks, and Garda vetting from January 2022 to the present.
2. A copy of any internal guidelines, policies, or standard operating procedures related to Garda trainee suitability checks and the vetting process, including timeframes and procedural steps.
3. Records detailing the number of applicants from each Garda recruitment campaign (2022, 2023, and 2024) who are still awaiting clearance due to suitability checks or vetting issues.
4. Any records or internal discussions regarding the expiration of vetting for delayed applicants and the necessity of redoing the vetting process due to prolonged delays.
5. Documents or communications related to prioritization of newer applicants over older applicants (e.g., 2024 applicants progressing ahead of 2022 applicants).
6. Records of complaints or appeals received from candidates regarding delays in processing applications, including any internal review or responses by the Garda Appointments Office.

Decision_Letter_FOI_000108_2025_Garda_Recruitment_delays_and_vetting.pdf (size 1.9 MB)

Under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act I wish to have details of the following:
The number of Garda resignations from the force separately for the Meath and Louth Divisions from 01 01 2020 to the present date.

Decision_Letter_FOI_000163_2025_Louth_Meath_DVs_Resignations.pdf (size 1.3 MB)

I am conducting a study on voluntary resignations from An Garda Síochána over the past 5 years as part of my thesis and wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for information which is essential to assist with the study.
To ensure the data I obtain is accurate, voluntary resignations should only include individuals who have resigned voluntarily, and should NOT to include figures for retirements, dismissals or discharges due to ill health.
The information I am requesting is as follows:
• What is the total number serving members in An Garda Síochána as of today's date 03/03/2025?

• A breakdown of voluntary resignations from AGS in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and so far in 2025
(please include; the total number for each period and data on these individuals rank, service at the time of resignation and in what county they were stationed.

• What were the total number of Garda recruits (who successfully passed out) for each year 2020 - 2025?.

Decision_Letter_FOI_000130_2025_Stats_on_Voluntary_Resignations_5yrs.pdf (size 2.3 MB)