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Internal Audit - General Decision Logs 2026

Internal Audit - General Decision Logs 2025

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records: •Any audits signed off on by the board or audit committee since 1 January 2026-present; • A copy of any briefings, investigations, assessments, analysis or reports [excluding audits] requested by or commissioned by the Secretary General / Chief Executive or the Board or Minister(s) which were finalised/completed since 1 February 2026 (and have not been publicly released) Please provide the requested documents in electronic format and an acknowledgement letter as soon as possible. Please also provide a schedule of records with the final decision for each record identified, whether refused release or released. Please also contact me as early as possible where any potential refinement may be required and/or where costs are envisioned and can be reduced or eliminated through request refinement​

RequesterDescription Of RequestDecisionDecision Details
JournalistsI am seeking the following under the Freedom of Information Act -

The top 15 monetary sanctions imposed on Gardai to be found in breach of Garda discipline in 2025 and the nature of the breach of discipline in each case.

The number of Gardai to be suspended from duty in 2025 and the reason for the suspension in each case and the corresponding figures for 2024.

The number of Gardai to be found to be in breach of Garda discipline in 2025 and the total amount imposed in fines last year and the corresponding figures for 2024.

The number of Gardai to be dismissed from the force on 2025 and the reason in each case and the corresponding figures for 2024.		Part Grant Decision_Letter_FOI_000151_2026_Discipline_ans_Suspensions_2024_and_2025.pdf (size 3.3 MB)
 Journalists 

I am seeking the following under the Freedom of Information Act -
The number of Gardai currently suspended from duty; their rank and reasons for their suspension.
The number of Gardai initially suspended in 2025 and for the first two months of 2026.
The number of Gardai suspended in excess of 10 years
The number of Gardai suspended between eight and 10 years
The number of Gardai suspended between eight and six years
The number of Gardai suspended between five and six years
The number of Gardai suspended between four and five years.
The number of Gardai suspended between four and three years
The number of Gardai suspended between three and two years.
The number of Gardai suspended between two and one years
The number of Gardai suspended between one and six months

Where a Garda has been suspended from duty in excess of three years, the reasons why members are suspended for that duration and more.

Legal costs to An Garda Siochana in dealing with legal challenges/disciplinary processes associated with the Gardai suspensions for 2025 and 2024 only.

The payments to named practitioners in providing legal services concerning Garda suspensions in 2025 only.

The number of Gardai dismissed from the force in 2025 and 2024 and for the first two months of 2026.

Part Grant Decision_Letter_FOI_000168_2026_Suspensions_2025_and_2026.pdf (size 2.9 MB)
JournalistsUnder the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records:
•Any audits signed off on by the board or audit committee since 1 January 2026-present;
• A copy of any briefings, investigations, assessments, analysis or reports [excluding audits] requested by or commissioned by the Secretary General / Chief Executive or the Board or Minister(s) which were finalised/completed since 1 February 2026 (and have not been publicly released)

Please provide the requested documents in electronic format and an acknowledgement letter as soon as possible. Please also provide a schedule of records with the final decision for each record identified, whether refused release or released.
Please also contact me as early as possible where any potential refinement may be required and/or where costs are envisioned and can be reduced or eliminated through request refinement		Part GrantDecision_Letter_FOI_000188_2026_Audits_Jan_2026_to_date.pdf (size 4.2 MB)