An Garda Síochána
Dail Éireann — 2022-05-24
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Martin Kenny (SF), Sligo-Leitrim

I appreciate there has been work and advancement. One area which requires focus is gardaí carrying out work outside of their work as gardaí. Sometimes that has compromised them and others around them. The work that they often engage in after retiring from An Garda Síochána also needs to be looked at. There is a network that has developed over the years that certainly needs to be brought to an end, because it is not a reflection of the kind of professionalism that we should see in a police service that is there to serve the public. Anything that can be done about that is welcome. I know the Garda Commissioner is aware of it and is trying to come up with solutions. Deputies in every county in the country will give examples of it. It is not a party political issue, but happens across the board. Everyone knows about the cosy arrangements that have been in place in the past and that have not been healthy or good. They need to be brought to an end.

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Sitting date: 2022-05-24