Organisation Information
Legal actions and inquiries involving An Garda Síochána
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From: Department of Justice
- Published on: 1 February 2018
- Last updated on: 22 December 2021
The department monitors the progress of cases taken against An Garda Síochána relating to the following matters:
- claims which give rise to constitutional issues
- claims concerning the actions of Garda members in the performance of their duties, such as wrongful arrest or unlawful search of premises
Payments for the awards, settlements and legal costs of these legal actions are the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner and the Garda Press Office should be contacted for current information in this area.
Details of payments in respect of legal actions taken against An Garda Síochána, 2009 - 2018.
The following cases against An Garda Síochána are handled by the State Claims Agency:
- non-malicious injuries to Garda members
- injuries to civilians on Garda premises
- legal actions taken by Gardaí
- legal actions arising from acts of omissions by An Garda Síochána
- traffic accidents involving Garda vehicles